Purchasing Officer

**Job Description** Job Description**

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

**The Opportunity**

BlueScope Building Components is looking for a Junior Purchasing Officer to join the National Purchasing team based at Emu Plains, NSW. BlueScope Building Components, a division of BlueScope in Australia, manufactures and markets steel building products, solutions, and services through its four leading brands: Lysaght, Fielders, Ranbuild and Kiteleys.

Working within a fast-paced and customer-focused team, you will play an integral role in coordinating and supporting our national purchasing function. As someone who thrives on delivering the best commercial outcome for the business, you'll enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing you've been able to secure cost effective outcomes that contribute to our "bottom line". You'll be able to showcase your tenacity and ingenuity every day in a close knit and supportive team who are invested in seeing you succeed.

Standard office hours are 8am - 4pm, we can offer some flexibility to start and finish time to help you manage the work life balance juggling act

**What Will You Do?**

Being part of our on-site team at our busy production hub, you'll be supporting our critical purchasing and procurement and ensuring we maintain a cost competitive position. You'll be learning to:

- processing purchase orders and managing the information and data associated with these
- supporting on all purchasing related admin-based tasks, handling order confirmations and invoice issues/queries as they arise
- monitor the quality of supplier service through vendor ratings and accounts payable
- following up suppliers to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
- ensure all code of conduct and trade practices requirements are observed

**More About You**

With some experience or exposure to purchasing and/or procurement function, you'll bring your energy and a curious mind along with:

- high attention to detail and ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
- strong interpersonal skills and confident communicating with a variety of stakeholders
- the ability to pick up systems and processes quickly

**Why BlueScope**

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:

- **Learn and develop as you grow**. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.
- **Create innovative solutions**. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
- **Experience connection and care**. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out each other’s safety and wellbeing.
- **Deliver work that matters**. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.

It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose**:“We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”**

Join us, **creating strength** for the future.

Applications close Monday 20th January 2025.