Purchasing Officer

6 days ago

Colac, Australia AKD Full time

Posted: 04/02/2025

Closing Date: 21/02/2025

**Salary**: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

**Job Type**: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Colac

Job Category: Account & Relationship Management

**AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business**

**AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.**

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Purchasing Officer to join our Colac team.

This position will play an integral role on our Colac site, supporting the operations and maintenance teams and leading the on-site purchasing activities. The role is responsible for ensuring that parts and services are sourced in a timely manner and provide maintenance and operations teams confidence that appropriate stock levels of critical parts are being held on site.

Experience in purchasing and warehouse management is essential, together with the ability to deal with a range of suppliers and internal customers and to support our stores staff members. This is a great opportunity for the right person to take ownership of the purchasing function on a large manufacturing site.

**Key duties & responsibilities will include**:

- Implement and maintain inventory management systems to improve tracking, reporting, and decision-making processes for purchases.
- Regular stocktaking and critical spare reviews.
- Develop and execute strategies to optimise inventory turnover rates, minimise holding costs, and reduce waste.
- Site purchasing activities to support sawmilling and maintenance teams and achieve good commercial outcomes.
- Liaison with maintenance, operations and site finance teams on a regular basis to ensure that monthly close offs are completed effectively and accurately.

**Essential skills and experience for the position**:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to uphold the purchasing processes and systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
- Strong computer skills including purchasing and maintenance systems.
- Ability to develop strong relationships internally and with key suppliers and customers.
- Any training and licensing required for the position will be provided by the company (if not already held).

**Note: Applications close 21**st** February 2025**

**Pre-employment tests will be required.

  • Purchasing Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia Akd Full time

    **AKD is a forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business****AKD is proud of our diverse culture, that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action...

  • Inventory Officer

    2 days ago

    Colac, Australia Middy's Full time

    Location: - Colac - Employment Type: - FP - Full-Time Permanent - Department: - Colac **About us** With a National network of over 100 branches, Middy’s is the largest independent electrical wholesaler in Australia and have been in business for over 90 years. Our size and geographic diversity provides career options in broad and diverse employment...

  • Office Administrator Position Available

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia beBeeAdministration Full time $63,000 - $87,000

    About the RoleThe role is a fixed-term and casual position that involves facilitating communication with residents and their families, as well as staff, in relation to office administration requirements. It is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the office, ensuring administrative, clerical, and reception services are provided to residents,...

  • Administration Officer

    2 days ago

    Colac, Australia Mercy Health Full time

    Location: South West Region | Colac-Otway Job type: Casual Organisation: Mercy Health **Salary**: Salary not specified Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Aged Care Reference: 19658 **ABOUT TH**E ROLE**: **Summary of the role**: - Casual available - Facilitate communication with residents and/or their families and staff in relation to office...

  • Administration Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia Mercy Health Full time

    Location: South West Region | Colac-OtwayJob type: Part timeOrganisation: Mercy Health**Salary**: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Administration/Secretarial, Nursing, Aged CareReference: 19597**ABOUT THE ROLE**:**Summary of the role**:- Fixed term and casual position available- Facilitate communication with residents and/or their families and staff in...

  • Procurement Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia beBeePurchase Full time $90,000 - $125,000

    Purchasing Officer Job OverviewAKD is a forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products.We have a diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a proactive approach to achieving results.We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our team in Colac.This role will...

  • Maintenance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia Mercy Health Full time

    Mercy Place Colac retirement village blends relaxed country living with the easy convenience of a central township location.- ABOUT THE ROLE:- Full-time time position available- Responsible for on-going repairs and preventative maintenance of building, plant, equipment and furniture.- Assist with identifying and actioning health and safety issues to provide...

  • Financial Transaction Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia beBeeAccountant Full time $85,000 - $105,000

    Job Title:Accounts Payable Officer is a crucial role in managing financial transactions.The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and checking purchase orders, ensuring all supplier invoices are tax compliant, and reconciling supplier statements.This position requires excellent numeracy skills, fast and accurate data entry, and strong...

  • Executive Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia beBeeAdministration Full time $37,620 - $62,100

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Administration Officer to provide high-level administrative and project support to our management team.The successful candidate will be responsible for:Organising travel arrangements for senior managers;Accurately maintaining databases and portals, including Carelink and My Aged Care;Ensuring sites...

  • Assistant Property Manager/Sales Professional

    2 weeks ago

    Colac, Victoria, Australia beBeeProperty Full time $50,000 - $70,000

    Job OpportunitySeize a challenging career path as an Assistant Property Manager / Sales Assistant.We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our organization in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the property management/real estate industry or for those with existing experience...