Purchasing and Procurement Officer

Our company

Proudly part of the DuluxGroup, Pental is an Australian-owned leader in household cleaning and personal care products, trusted by families for over 100 years. With a portfolio of iconic brands including White King, Sunlight, Velvet, and Huggie, Pental is committed to delivering high-quality, effective products that promote health and hygiene in homes across Australia and beyond. As part of our passionate and innovative team, you'll contribute to a legacy of excellence in manufacturing, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Be part of a company where tradition meets innovation, and where your work truly makes a difference.

Your role

As a Purchasing and Procurement Officer, your role centers on the development and management of the engineering inventory process through our ERP system. You will oversee the end-to-end purchase order process, from creation to delivery, ensuring timely and accurate procurement of spare parts and services whilst maintaining communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager to align procurement activities with operational needs.

Leveraging your expertise, you will provide accurate monthly financial reports on material spend tobudget, ensure regular engagement with vendors to benchmark pricing and maintain cost-effective sourcing. Timely completion of invoicing is critical to your success in this role in order to contribute to smooth financial and operational workflows. You will be someone who is driven by process improvement and that will drive the implementation of initiatives that create efficiencies and cost savings.

You'll work alongside an experienced leader who's passionate about building on your expertise and supporting you to succeed in your role. This is your chance to be part of a company that values people, performance, and potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the purchase order process
• Development and management of the engineering inventory process via our ERP system
• Support the Engineering Manager with contract supply agreements
• Deliver cost savings through vendor negotiations, price list bench marking and preferred supplier agreements
• Prepare spare parts and materials financial reports
• Assist in the coordination and procurement of Engineering components for Capital projects

Benefits

• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited, discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our "Community Action Day" and other programs
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs

Skills & Experience

• Qualifications in Supply Chain or Engineering and/or equivalent experience in inventory controlling within a manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of invoicing, payments, process and administration
• Sound knowledge of procurement processes and vendor management
• Knowledge of ERP systems and computerised maintenance management systems
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

Imagine a better place

Pental is proudly part of the DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.

A DuluxGroup team member will contact you throughout the recruitment process on behalf of Pental.

How to apply

We are looking to speak with you asap, please apply online