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Purchasing officer

Wabtec Australia
Posted: 4 February
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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight, transit rail and mining. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the freight, transit rail and mining ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at:

It's not just about your career… or your job title…it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry..

We are offering you:

* Permanent full-time position: 3pm Friday knock-off
* Free on-site parking
* Rewards & Recognition Program
* Discounted health insurance with Medibank
* Novated Leasing options
* Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?

RMS Mors Smitt, a Wabtec Company is dedicated to the design, manufacture and distribution of high quality electrical engineering products. We design, manufacture and distribute electromechanical relays for the power distribution industry which generally comprise a circuit board controlling mechanical components. We export to 50+ countries around the world and sell locally. The operation fits into the light industrial sector and we mostly deal with small components, and have a mature supply base & mature product.

Where is the position located?

This is an operational, hands-on role working as part of the Supply Chain team from Monday to Friday at our site office in Keysborough, Victoria. Monday - Thursday: pm, Friday: 8.30am - 3.00pm

What will your typical day look like?

We are a small team, and you will also be required to undertake some additional tasks to support the supply chain function.

* General Logistics Support

The focus of the role will be to purchase inventory and factory consumables for the plant and some purchasing to satisfy direct customer orders for distributed products. The purpose of this role is not to purchase stock, but to stop the factory from running out of stock.

We purchase both locally and overseas a wide variety of components including but not limited to: Engineered metal, Plastic mouldings, electronic components, circuit boards & sub-contract board loading, relays & surge protection devices, power transformers, solenoids, wire, cables, wire wound resistors, hardware, etc.

Core Functions

* Expediting orders and following up order acknowledgements from suppliers
* Work with sub-contract suppliers to coordinate the required consignment materials
* Updating the ERP system with supplier details, in-transit status & goods receipting
* Raising production jobs to manufacture finished goods to maintain minimum stock
* Arranging and managing some outbound shipping requirements on a weekly or semi-regular basis, e.g. one customer with regular shipping requirements; periodic change of customer based on region or customer specific requirements.

Supporting Functions

* Arranging and managing some inbound freight requirements
* Inventory & Stocktake counts related to purchasing decisions
* Managing some supplier quality issues related to purchasing decisions via departmental sign off process

What do we want to know about you?

* Manufacturing experience is desirable along with an understanding of Bills of Material; inventory & purchasing
* Previous Purchasing experience, in a factory environment
* (Advantageous, however not essential) Relevant qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain
* Process focused, with continuous improvement mindset
* Previous experience using an ERP/ MRP system and good computer skills

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression. This also includes providing meaningful employment for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and refugees or asylum seekers. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete background and criminal history check

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