Purchasing Officer | Bundaberg, QLD

• Join an industry leading business operating for almost 30 years
• Full time role with job stability and ongoing career development opportunities
• Attractive salary between $60k to $80k (negotiable on experience) plus super

The Company… The company was founded in 1994 and is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of all things in, on and around concrete.

They also provide wholesale distribution of industrial concrete supplies to trade stores throughout Australia.

With recent growth in their business, they are seeking a full-time Purchasing Officer to provide procurement support to the Purchasing Manager and the Accounts team.

More specific responsibilities for the Purchasing Officer include:

• Managing procurement of all products, supplies and equipment
• Purchase order management
• Effectively creating, managing and tracking shipments
• Management of the re-ordering process
• Management of company quality standards, which includes identification and assessment of products from alternative local and overseas suppliers and performing a cost benefit analysis with respect to existing suppliers.
• Administrative tasks as required, including accurate preparation of spreadsheet of new supplier price lists.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in a purchasing function or supply chain position
• Experience working within a warehouse environment
• Basic knowledge of supply chain management in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail (essential)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be proficient and comfortable with personal computer navigation and operation
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Work regular hours between Monday to Friday.
• Be a part of a vibrant culture celebrating successes as part of their talented team.
• They encourage professional development, along with ongoing training and support.

Apply Now… If you have experience as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer or equivalent and seeking a new challenge with a company that has a great culture and future potential, then please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the position in further detail.