National Purchasing Officer

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for someone keen to further develop their career with us, and step into a new role as a Purchasing Officer within our high performing National team

You will be providing expert procurement solutions for our customers, and contribute to the execution of the Blackwoods supply chain strategy across the branches and DC network. You'll work closely with a supportive team and management to deliver and ensure stock availability, exceed customer service targets, and ensure cost efficiencies for the business.

We're looking for someone to be based out of our Scoresby VIC office.

Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Review and execute replenishment plans, to meet future stock requirements and committed customer orders
• Assist with reporting and analysis of key KPIs with a focus on root cause analysis and resolution
• Liaising with suppliers and internal customers to improve data cleanliness and minimise data mismatches
• Assist with demand planning, identifying opportunities to improve and forward forecast review
• Build, review and approve supplier purchase orders, considering volume and freight discount opportunities
• Development of relationship with vendor contacts to enable ease with updating purchase order despatch dates and identifying supply issues

To be successful, you will have:

• Strong analytical ability with an interest in reporting
• Skill in Excel, with experience in Power BI or MSBI being advantageous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative skills in resolving understocked and overstocked inventory positions
• Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics (e.g. Inventory turns)
• Experience with DRP / MRP functionality and a background in forecasting, requirement determination and procurement advantageous

CULTURE & BENEFITS

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Flexible hybrid work environment (WFH/WFO split)
• Generous Wesfarmers shares every year
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks' additional annual leave
• Excellent refer a friend program - earn up to $2,000 for each referral
• Discount offers from Wesfarmers & over 300 corporate partners (for travel, dining, retail etc)
• Attractive paid parental leave policy for primary and secondary carers
• Free onsite parking and more

NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia's leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world's best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let's help more people build a better Australia.