Job Summary
This Purchasing Officer position is a key role in managing the daily purchasing activities for goods and services across the operation.
The successful candidate will assist with purchasing activities, including direct charge, store stock and repairable purchasing, in accordance with company commitments policy, group supply policy and legislative compliance.
* Create, maintain and update outline agreements in SAP to ensure accurate and up-to-date data.
* Ensure requisitions are converted to purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
* Validate the accuracy of purchase orders before transmitting order i.e. correct price, delivery date, description.
* Issue Request for Quotations in line with supply policy, evaluate & select successful vendor.
* Expedite overdue orders, manage changes as required, and communicate updates to requisitioners and vendors.
* Manage and maintain purchasing, repairable and shared inboxes.
* Demonstrate savings and maintain records in the master register.
* Act as point of contact for all site purchasing related matters.
* Manage relevant workflows and assist Accounts Payable to reconcile invoices and accounts to ensure timely supplier payments.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience with SAP MM and PM Modules, demonstrated experience in procurement and / or purchasing, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team environment, managing competing priorities and ambiguity is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, cooperative and facilitation skills, high level of computer literacy, and proficiency in information systems, databases and Microsoft Excel are also required.
Strong report writing and communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and accurately are necessary.
Benefits
* Minimum five weeks annual leave
* Market competitive salary
* A safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected, valued and empowered
* Structured training and development to support your progress and career
* Education assistance
* A generous incentive program
* Health and wellness reimbursement program
* Paid parental leave
* Salary sacrificing options
* Private health insurance subsidies
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need:
1. Extensive knowledge and experience with SAP MM and PM Modules
2. Demonstrated experience in procurement and / or purchasing
3. Strong communication and problem-solving skills
4. Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team environment
5. Excellent interpersonal, cooperative and facilitation skills
6. High level of computer literacy, and proficiency in information systems, databases and Microsoft Excel
7. Strong report writing and communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and accurately