Purchasing Officer

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Experienced and supportive team

• Great culture actively promoting fun in the work place

Client Details

Our client has proudly been voted one of the Best Places to Work, with a culture built on collaboration, innovation and having fun along the way. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Purchasing Officer to join their high-performing team. This is more than just a purchasing role. You'll become part of an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates success, and creates an environment where employees enjoy coming to work each day. Working alongside some of the industry's most experienced and respected professionals, you'll receive ongoing mentoring and support to help you develop your skills and advance your career. To succeed in this role, you'll bring previous purchasing experience within a B2B industrial environment, along with a proven track record managing high-volume international purchasing. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your career can thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Description 

• Partner with internal teams to identify purchasing requirements and support procurement planning.
• Source, assess, and onboard suppliers to maintain a reliable vendor network.
• Review quotes, proposals, and tenders to secure the best commercial outcomes.
• Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across pricing, quantities, and delivery details.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure orders are processed, shipped, and delivered on time.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and terms to reduce risk and maximise value.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, pricing, service, and delivery metrics.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to ensure compliance with contractual and ethical standards.
• Monitor stock levels and forecast demand to optimise inventory availability.
• Proactively manage inventory to minimise shortages, excess stock, and carrying costs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify excess or obsolete stock and implement effective disposal strategies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stocktakes and analysis of usage trends.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier records.
• Generate reports and insights on purchasing performance, supplier metrics, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage and maintain ERP data, including product information, supplier details, and replenishment settings.
• Coordinate with international freight forwarders to ensure the timely delivery of goods.

Profile

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in a Purchasing or Procurement role within a B2B industrial environment, with exposure to high-volume international purchasing and supplier management. You will be highly organised, commercially minded, and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Strong ERP system and Excel skills, excellent stakeholder communication, and the ability to build lasting supplier relationships will be key to your success. Most importantly, you'll be a proactive team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering efficient outcomes that support business operations.

Please apply through the link in the first instance and long listed candidates will be contacted directly. 

Lisa Chesterman 0431349854