$65,000+ Super | Amazing avenues to grow and develop
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Reputable business with amazing employee benefits
**About the Role**
Our client is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Purchasing Assistant to order supplies based on the company's needs. Key duties in this role will include researching new vendors when required, tracking deliveries and updating order records. Ultimately, you will make cost-effective purchases and ensure the business maintains a fully stocked inventory and assist with development process of new products.
**Responsibilities**
In this role, your main duties as responsibilities will include but not be limited to;
- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
- Research potential vendors
- Track orders and ensure timely delivery
- Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
- Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices when required
- Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
- Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
- Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition
- Sourcing new suppliers, local and overseas
- Assist with development of new custom products, sourcing parts with suppliers (bottle, caps, boxes)
- Negotiate with existing suppliers for better pricing
- Maintaining price lists
- Other ad hoc duties as per directed
**Requirements**:
- Past experience as an Purchasing Assistant role or similar
- Strong organisational skills
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures
- Hands-on experience with purchasing software (e.g. Xero)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Strong administrative and customer service skills
- Solid experience dealing with various suppliers and customers is highly desirable
- Proven experience in quoting, pricing and client management desirable
To apply, please click on the link below. For a confidential discussion, please phone Georgia Campbell on 0423 225 867.