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Purchasing officer

Melbourne
Harvey Norman
Posted: 12 September
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Work type:
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Location:
Port Melbourne
Categories:
Retail Administration
Harvey Norman Commercial are a leading and unique supplier of goods and services to the Victorian building and construction industry offering product solutions for Architects, Builders, Designers, Developers and Plumbers.
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated
Purchasing Officer
. The ideal candidate will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has outstanding attention to detail, analytical and time management skills. Our
Purchasing Officers
are expected to liaise with suppliers across the business to align the purchasing process with sales objectives and overall business strategy. This position revolves tightly around customer service and strong admin and organisational skills.
The Position
Effectively work with and provide a high level of support to the Inventory Manager, Commercial Manager, Director and external clients
Share information with Account Managers, Sales Coordinators and warehouse staff to ensure the administrative functions of the vendor's accounts are managed effectively and in compliance with the Harvey Norman systems
Continually generate trust with vendors and colleagues alike
Purchasing stock from a variety of suppliers to meet deadlines and maintain stock levels
Organise stock call-ups in line with customer project schedules
Ensuring best possible pricing is obtained using various resources
Reviewing backorders and following up delivery times with suppliers daily
Keeping relevant departments informed of back orders and due dates
Answering internal and external queries regarding purchase to assist our end customer
Assisting and responding to any purchasing discrepancies
Provide feedback to management, maintain accurate purchasing records
Participate in stocktake twice yearly
Ad hoc assistance to administration staff as required
About you
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in Procurement preferably in a Commercial industry. You will also have:
Excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport quickly
Experience in ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics preferred
Systems savvy with Microsoft Suite Outlook, Word and Excel
A strong attention to detail
A high level of written and verbal communication skills
The ideal candidate will be able to commence as soon as possible. If you\'re ready to take the next leap in your career, love working in a team and delivering high quality results, then send through your application now
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03 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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