Purchasing Officer

**Job Description**:
BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 14,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

**The Opportunity**

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Orrcon Steel team as a **Purchasing Officer** based in our Salisbury (Brisbane) office. Orrcon Steel is a manufacturer of steel tube and pipe and leading Australian steel distributor with nationally recognised brands.

You will play an integral role in co-ordinating and supporting purchasing and inventory management activities to support both your colleagues and our valued customers. You will establish and maintain mutually successful relationships with internal stakeholders and vendors, supporting the business to maintain a cost competitive position. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your agility and superior customer service skills and collaborate across functions.

**This is a 12-month fixed term contract.** You’ll be working Monday to Friday between the operational hours of 7am to 4pm.

This opportunity includes a competitive remuneration package including our profit share plan (bonus incentive scheme). When you join our team, we offer flexibility for work/life balance, access to our Employee Assistance Provider, annual flu vaccinations, on-site car parking, on-site physio and training and development.

**What Will You Do?**

Being in a dynamic environment, your motivation and ability to think on your feet will result in achieving customer success. Being the ‘go-to’ person, you’ll:

- maintain the service contracts for the services of the manufacturing site
- work along with finance for new suppliers and contractors for system set up
- maintain store-system for consumable store items including analysing store replenishment, placing orders and handle invoice queries/issues as they arise
- resolve issues effectively and efficiently to ensure a positive customer experience
- assist with general storeperson duties where required

**More About You**

As a resourceful, self-motivated purchasing professional, you’ll bring:

- superior organisation and planning skills with a high level of attention to detail
- the ability to prioritise work and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
- confidence in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new systems
- growth mindset of continuous learning and improvement for yourself and the team
- a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing while caring for others

**Why BlueScope**

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

- ** create and deliver innovative solutions** that drive transformation in our business
- ** make an impact **that really does shape the world we live in
- ** keep growing** through continuous learning and development opportunities
- ** enjoy the sense of belonging **that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: _We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, strengthening our communities for the future._ _

**Together **we can make a world of difference.