Inventory Purchasing Officer

About the Role

Reporting to Manager, Inventory Purchasing, the role involves ensuring parts are procured in a timely fashion to meet customer demands. Your skills in managing supplier relationships will be highly regarded. The business prides itself on safe, efficient and compliant execution of work and we reward staff through a positive work life balance. Relocation allowance could be provided for the right candidate. You will also have access to Bonus and Purchase Leave and early access to Long Service Leave after 5 years. Corporate Health Insurance discounts, Novated Leases and access to Employee Discount benefits also apply for Great Savings.

Skills and Duties

• Provision of effective and timely parts; purchasing, supply and returns
• Effective management of system inputs relating to supply
• Investigation of alternative sourcing opportunities as required
• Order and date management, communicating shortages and backorders
• Resolution and management of supply and purchase price variances
• Prepare reports and data as required to make informed recommendations
• Drive and lead continuous improvement projects for purchasing team

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or logistics
• Proficiency in the use of ERP systems, BI tools and Excel including strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and optimise operations

And most importantly … demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and the safety of your co-workers

Those candidates successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a Pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Our Offer

Diversity and Inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group's core values. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace.

Culture

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Bonus Leave
• Purchase Leave
• Early Access to LSL
• Corporate Health Insurance
• Novated Lease
• Travel Club
• Liebherr One Hub – Employee Discount Portal for Great Savings
• Soft skills and Leadership training programs

How to Apply

If you are proactive and want to join an established and well-regarded global manufacturing business, apply online via the appropriate link below including a cover letter.

Enquiries to: Anita Aquilina – Talent Acquisition Specialist

Applications close COB: 2 September 2025

Liebherr advises that interviews and welding assessments may commence before the closing date. We would like to thank you for submitting your application. No agencies or third parties please.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Aquilina.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.

Location

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.
1 Dr Willi Liebherr Drive
Adelaide, SA 5096
Australia (AU)

Contact

Anita Aquilina

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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