Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer role | Geebung | Diverse categories, exports & fast-paced environment

Your new company
Our client is a well-established and growing business based in Geebung, supplying products and services to a broad range of industries across Australia and international markets. Operating within a fast-paced environment, they manage diverse procurement activities across heavy machinery spare parts, food products, building materials and other industrial commodities, with a strong focus on export operations.
Your new role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end procurement function and ensuring products are sourced, purchased and delivered to meet customer and business requirements.Your duties will include:

• Raising and processing purchase orders across multiple product categories
• Sourcing products from local and international suppliers
• Liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and lead times
• Coordinating export shipments and working closely with freight forwarders and logistics providers
• Monitoring orders and ensuring on-time delivery to customers
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving supply issues
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records within the ERP system
• Supporting inventory management and stock replenishment activities
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to meet customer expectations and project deadlines

This is a high-volume role suited to someone who thrives under pressure, can manage competing priorities and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer or Supply Chain role
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Experience processing purchase orders and managing supplier relationships
• Exposure to freight, logistics, export or international purchasing activities will be highly regarded
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• A proactive approach and strong problem-solving capabilities

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a supportive and growing organisation that offers a varied and challenging role within a dynamic environment. You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of commodities and suppliers while further developing your procurement and supply chain experience.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Peta Garland at peta.garland@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me via email or on 07 3815 0720 for a confidential discussion on your career.#3012922