About Us
Tradezone is Australia’s fastest-growing electrical wholesaler, leading the way in innovation and technology within a vibrant and thriving industry. As part of the Kingston Group, a respected family-owned business, we take pride in nurturing a collaborative and forward-looking workplace.
Our state-of-the-art 10,000 sqm distribution centre on the Gold Coast, along with equally impressive facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, form the backbone of our operations.
About the Role
Due to exciting internal growth, we are now seeking a confident Purchasing Manager to join our national Finance team. This role will be based at our Head Office in Helensvale (QLD).
Reporting to the Managing Director, this role will professionalise and scale Tradezone purchasing, supplier management and forecasting capability to support our continued growth.
This is not a transactional buying role or function reliant on historic data. Integral to its success is the ability to manage working capital, supplier relationships and availability in a fast-growing, distribution-led business.
As the Purchasing Manager you will be in a key leadership role with influence across the business; balancing strategy and execution to ensure our operations are cost-effective, efficient, and scalable.
This role offers:
* A chance to make a real impact in a rapidly growing company
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth through diverse, hands-on tasks
* Collaboration with a supportive team in a vibrant, innovative workplace
Key Focus Areas
* Demand forecasting in a high-growth environment
* Supplier strategy, negotiation and rationalisation
* Cost control whilst maintaining and sustaining our long-term supplier relationships
* Improving purchasing visibility, discipline and decision quality
What We’re Looking For
* Strong commercial and analytical capability
* Experience in distribution, wholesale or hybrid supply chain environments
* A positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for embracing challenges with a proactive mindset
* A leadership mindset - able to lift commercial capability across the business
Why Choose TRADEZONE?
* Be part of a market leader revolutionising the electrical wholesale industry
* Join a supportive, family-oriented culture within the Kingston Group, where your contributions are valued
* Work in a vibrant location at our modern Helensvale Head Office on the Gold Coast