Purchasing Officer

4 days ago


Moorebank, Australia Coates Full time

**About us**

You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**:
As a Coates Purchasing Officer at our Moorebank Branch you will be supporting the Capex Buying team acquire over $200 million in equipment each year, adding to Australia’s largest and most sophisticated fleet. This position drives the entire purchasing process, from raising a purchase order through to the safe and timely delivery of our product at locations all over the country.

You’ll also be assisting with improving supplier price solutions and be responsible for managing the pre-delivery process and requirements to make sure machines are safe and “rent ready”.
- Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with suppliers to ensure correct pricing and security of supply
- Using Coates’ Purchasing System and be guided by internal purchasing procedures and policies
- Ensuring accurate records and documentation are maintained to ensure timely delivery requirements are met for all new equipment
- Optimise pre-delivery processes and supplier arrangement for all incoming Capex goods.
- Raise and seek approval for Capex goods Purchase Orders.
- Provide reporting on Capex delivery times (ETAs), pre-delivery and meet monthly reporting timetables and quality expectations
- Promote a Safety First, Zero Harm culture - champion safety with your colleagues and customers.

**About you**:
Your high levels of customer service, time-management and can-do attitude, are complemented by:

- Great written and verbal communication
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Ability to work in a supportive, established team but also happy to work autonomously
- High attention to detail
- Highly competent in the use of with Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills
- Outstanding administration skills

**What you’ll get in return**

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- Competitive remuneration (because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work life with your home life
- Training and development to help build your career and equip you for success.
- Purchased extra leave program if you want some more time to do the things you love
- Discounted hire equipment so you can finally finish that home reno job
- Supportive and inclusive team culture that empowers you to do your best work
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional and confidential counselling and support
- Volunteering opportunities through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

And to deliver on our wider people and planet responsibilities, we’re committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and supporting our national charities and local communities through the Coates Foundation.

**Ready to apply?**

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We’re committed to continually increasing the diversity of our workforce, including leadership levels. We actively encourage all people to apply.

**Coates. **Equipped for you


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