Purchasing Officer

**Stability of over 75 years of Australian experience and expertise**:

- **Thrive with genuine support for your wellbeing in an inclusive culture**:

- ** Safety First Culture I Great Company Benefits I Work Life Balance**

**Whilst manufacturing is our foundation, our team is our future.**

**ABOUT STRATCO**

Stratco is an Australian-owned innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of quality building and renovation solutions. With sophisticated manufacturing facilities, retail stores, and professional trade representation throughout Australia and New Zealand, Stratco has supplied a comprehensive range of products to the building and construction industries, and home improvement and DIY markets for over 75 years.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

An exciting opportunity has become available for a **Supply Planner **to join our** Purchasing team **based in our Ormeau head office**. **This position involves working as part of our collaborative Supply Chain team - reporting to the Qld Purchasing Manager.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Purchasing of various stocked and bought in products for our retail stores and warehouses across Qld.
- Liaising with key suppliers and internal stakeholders providing timely and accurate customer service.
- Managing suppliers items including pricing, quality, lead times and service.
- Maximising the sales of inventory items whilst maintaining an efficient stock level.
- Supporting with purchase orders for Stratco’s retail, trade sales & online customers.
- Accurately forecasting, placing, and expediting purchase orders with manufacturing and external suppliers.
- Involvement in continuous improvement projects and working with stakeholders at Stratco locations nationally.
- Collaborate with team members, other departments and projects as required.
- Strict adherence to our national critical safety rules & contributing to a safe working environment.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Essential - intermediate level of excel skills (pivot tables & v-lookups minimum)
- Desirable - demonstrated experience in a Supply or Demand Planning role with industry experience either in Retail, FMCG and/or Manufacturing
- Desirable - tertiary qualifications in Business/Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning or other related discipline, would be advantageous
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, where process optimisation, new system implementation and cost reduction is a focus
- Advanced problem-solving capability, with the ability to question process and recommend ideas to mitigate supply risks
- Desirable - an innate set of skills in negotiation, procurement, and contract management, working collaboratively and developing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Experience in managing supply chain network models and system levers to achieve supply metrics
- Willingness to enhance the customer experience by working with enthusiasm, energy, and pace
- ** Whilst experience is great, it’ll be your passion, reliable attitude and personality that set you apart.**

**REWARDS & BENEFITS**

Product discounts | Employee Assistance Provider | Employee referral incentive program | Parental leave policy | Flexible working policy | Uniforms provided | Service awards | Onsite physio | Social initiatives and work events

**OUR CULTURE**

Stratco has established an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment across our diverse business and take every measure to ensure our team members ‘**Return Home Safe’** every day.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you Should you be successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process you will be invited for an interview to discuss the role in more detail.