Purchasing Inventory Controller
- Manage purchasing and inventory control processes
- Build and maintain supplier relationships
- Ensure accurate stock levels and resolve delivery issues
- Previous inventory control or purchasing experience required
- Learn a technical product range and build supplier relationships
- Uncapped profit share bonus based on branch performance
Stock control is the backbone of the business.
Australian Powerline Industries is looking for a Purchasing & Inventory Controller to take ownership of purchasing, stock management and supplier relationships.
This isn't a role for someone who simply raises purchase orders and waits for stock to arrive.
The best people in this role are curious. They want to understand the products, how they fit together, and what customers actually need. They build relationships with suppliers, solve problems before they become issues, and stay one step ahead.
You'll be trusted to run your area, make decisions, and back your judgement.
About Us:
Australian Powerline Industries (API) is a specialist distributor servicing the Power Distribution and Electrical Wholesale supply industry. We’re part of Metal Manufactures Pty Ltd, one of Australia’s largest privately owned industrial networks with over 450 outlets nationwide.
You’re joining a stable Australian business with strong backing and long-term opportunity.
What You’ll Do:
- Keep stock levels accurate
- Stay on top of aged and slow-moving stock
- Raise purchase orders and follow up with suppliers
- Track deliveries, chase ETAs, and resolve issues
- Work closely with sales and warehouse teams to keep stock flowing
- Support pricing, orders, and invoicing as needed
- Assist customers via phone, email, and at the counter
What You’ll Bring:
- Previous purchasing, inventory control or stock management experience
- The curiosity to learn technical products and understand how they fit together
- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Confidence dealing directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- The ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- A calm, proactive approach to solving problems and prioritising your workload
- A collaborative attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- Full Australian working rights
What You’ll Get:
- Uncapped profit share based on business performance
- Job security with a national, well-backed business
- A hands-on role with real ownership
- A practical, no-fluff working environment
- Support from a tight-knit team
Apply now.
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