Purchasing Officer

Our team in Melbourne currently has an opening for a Purchasing Officer.

Responsible for all procurement related activities and projects including, but not limited to, all aspects related to materials, vendors, and GL.

Provide best practice procurement support and advice to stakeholders, developing key relationships with the Commercial / Sales Teams and customers as part of Brenntag's continuous improvement policies.

• Receive and process purchase orders from the relevant requisition process, ensuring that required Vendor, product, quantity, and cost are correctly entered from the data.
• Ensure sample order requests are placed in accordance with Product or Principal advice.
• Prepare inbound delivery requests with correct order information and communicate with third-party logistics providers to authorise receipt of goods, ensuring requests are processed promptly and accurately through confirmation of receipt, provision of Certificates of Analysis and obtaining signed proof of delivery forms from the store where required.
• Ensure timely receipt of all inbound inventory.
• Monitor and control purchase orders ensuring a continuous workflow of documentation and complete internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Update stock records with deliveries, receipts, purchase orders and vendor pricing when required.
• Maintain accurate records of all stock movements through complete processing of stock receipts, transfers and damages in transit under the direction of the Planning & Purchasing Manager ANZ.
• Maintain goods inwards documentation including processing of purchase orders, confirmation of receipt with suppliers, procurement, maintenance and recording of information from shipping documentation, liaising with customs clearance partners, confirmation of stock receipt into store / direct delivery to customer and costing goods into the appropriate warehouse in a timely manner.
• Organise and maintain shipping documentation and processes leading to the successful receipt of stock.
• Obtain all Product and Vendor Master Data information from Product Managers ensuring all information has been completed.
• Regularly review all data records and processes to continuously maintain data integrity and improve efficiency of processes.
• Identify and assist in implementation of process improvement opportunities in conjunction with management.
• Ensure all business activities are conducted according to corporate requirements.

• 3-5 years' experience in a purchasing/planning/shipping/logistics role.
• Working knowledge and experience in distribution and/or logistics preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in the chemical or other similar industry advantageous.
• Working knowledge of SAP and reputable ERP systems including in-depth understanding of purchase order, planning, logistics and warehousing systems essential.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft skills – particularly Excel.

Our culture is driven by our values of Care, Trust, Clarity, Excellence and Safety. These values are the backbone to our success and help create an inclusive and supportive workplace.

We value diversity and look to create an environment where people want to work, feel supported and empowered to do their best work and can realise their full potential.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow and build on their career as well as developing people management skills.

You will be rewarded with:

• Being part of a highly recognised global brand name and growth organisation.
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package including laptop, insurance benefits and incentive program.
• Agile working arrangements.
• Career and development opportunities designed to support and develop a successful career.

We look forward receiving your application.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag SE is a German chemical distribution company founded in 1874 in Berlin.