Make your mark in this exciting role for a Leading Australian Manufacturer undergoing rapid, significant organisational growth and change.
Work with a leading Australian Manufacturer
Southcott is a major supplier of turnkey hydraulic solutions and the largest manufacturer of hydraulic couplings and adaptors in Australia.
We have built a reputation for deep manufacturing capability and quality across all aspects of our operations, proudly serving the Australian industry since ****.
Our relentless ambition, customer focus, and commitment to our people have driven our success for over a century.
We are now on an exciting transformational journey to achieve significant growth.
To support this, we are seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Adelaide.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is organised, proficient in Excel, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
You will work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouse teams, and manufacturing to ensure orders are accurate, timely, and aligned with business needs.
Your Role
Reporting to the National Procurement Manager, you'll play a key part in ensuring procurement activities run smoothly across the business.
You'll be responsible for maintaining supplier data, monitoring stock levels, and supporting production planning through accurate and proactive ordering.
This role requires strong attention to detail, a solutions-focused mindset, and the ability to manage priorities independently.
Experience with PRONTO will be highly regarded.
What you'll do
Timely placement of stock & customer specific orders for all international & key domestic suppliers.
Communicate order progress, ETAs and any necessary changes to stakeholders.
Review stock orders and demand levels, making proactive adjustments as needed.
Coordinate with local warehouses, freight forwarders, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies and ensure closure.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to align stock requirements with production planning.
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to facilitate smooth transactions and communication.
Liaison with freight forwarders for cost effective import solutions.
Continuously seek process improvements to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.
Participate in special projects to continuously improve processes, tools, system and organisation.
Maintain detailed records to ensure a clear and organised paper trail for all procurement activities, including effective management of email communications and timely responses to inquiries.
To Be Successful, You Will Need
A tertiary qualification in purchasing, supply chain management, procurement, or business.
Experience with Pronto software is preferred.
Strong compliance to process and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.
Our Key Competencies and Values
Accountability:Demonstrate responsibility and ownership and create trust through actions and behaviours.
Communication:Actively listen, enquire appropriately and adapt communication style to the situation.
Demonstrate empathy and be empowered to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Open-mindedness:Embrace diversity and actively explore alternative options and viewpoints to make more informed and well-rounded decisions.
Ambition:Encouraged to be bold, driven and ready for change.
Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and courage.
Respect:Promote harmonious and productive relationships through courteous and respectful behaviour in line with our company's code of conduct.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals.
If you have a strong work ethic and are interested in this exciting new opportunity, please apply via SEEK so you do not miss out on the chance to work with a dynamic team, for an industry leader.
Please note that we will be interviewing suitable candidates as we receive applications, so please don't delay in applying.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have the appropriate working rights for Australia or New Zealand.
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