Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer

Langs Building Supplies is a family owned and operated business, who for more than 50 years has been supplying a full range of quality building products to our customers. We are passionate about delivering the best service and quality advice.

An exciting opportunity has just become available for an experienced Purchasing Officerto join our team at Yatala. This is an important role within the company and would suit an extremely well organised individual with a keen eye for detail, strong communication and time management skills, and can problem solve and plan ahead.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is highly organised, commercially minded and confident working with large ERP systems in a fast-paced purchasing and supply environment.

About the Role

As a Purchasing Officer reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will support the day-to-day purchasing requirements of the business, ensuring materials and products are ordered accurately, delivered on time and available when required.

This is an onsite position only and is based in Yatala.

You will work closely with the Purchasing Manager, suppliers and internal teams across our manufacturing and building supplies operations.

Key Responsibilities

·         Raise and manage purchase orders through our ERP system

·         Monitor stock requirements and advise Purchasing Manager

·         Provide support to liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery timeframes

·         Follow up outstanding and overdue purchase orders

·         Assist the Purchasing Manager review purchasing requirements and identify potential supply issues

·         Investigate and resolve purchasing and delivery discrepancies

·         Assist with stock take

·         Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

·         Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Inventory or Supply Chain

·         Experience with Timber and Hardware products would be highly regarded

·         Strong computer experience and confidence using large ERP systems

·         Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel

·         Strong attention to detail and accuracy

·         Good organisational and time-management skills

·         The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

·         Strong communication and supplier relationship skills

·         A practical, solutions-focused approach

If you have strong purchasing experience, are confident navigating ERP systems and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you.

In return we offer an excellent work environment and salary to suit your relevant experience. In accordance with Langs OH&S policy you will be required to undertake a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test

We are looking for someone to start immediately.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please apply with resume and references to: [email protected]

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