We are an Australian owned Engine Parts company with both national and international branches looking for a reliable Purchasing Assistant to assist our Purchasing Manager to buy products from local and overseas vendors.**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Assist with creating and maintaining valuable relationship with key suppliers.
- Assist with comparing and evaluating potential vendors.
- Assist with negotiating contract terms of agreement: Payment, Delivery/Shipping & Pricing.
- Assist with monitoring stock levels and place orders as needed to ensure optimal stock is held by each sales branch.
- Assist with following-up orders to ensure timely delivery, minimising the need for air freight or fill-in orders.
- Assist with maintaining order and vendor details (ie: quantities, prices, delivery & contact information) into our internal database. Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
- Assist with the Immediate action to be taken on low stock items.
- Assist with monitoring and working with Product Managers to move slow-moving stocks.
**REQUIREMENTS**:
- Excellent communication skills (solid spreadsheet and analytical skills).
- Mechanical and/or auto parts knowledge is an advantage.
- Ability to operate independently after consulting with Product/Purchasing Managers and Branch Managers to ensure that you are identifying the desired brand & quality to be purchased at a market-competitive price with optimal payment & delivery terms.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- DRIVERS LICENCE (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Purchasing Assistant - Auto Parts
🏢 SMS Diesel Spares
📍 Sydney