Procurement Officer

**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**:
The Procurement Officer position based at our **Dandenong** Branch, is an important role within Coates and is responsible for identifying procurement opportunities, conducting analysis and making recommendations on suppliers within an approved supplier list to meet business requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner. This role will also actively contribute to delivering cost savings and alignments in procurement processes and procedures nationally. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Taking orders for spare parts from our mechanical team
- Raising purchase orders online and operating the Base Plan system
- Placing orders accurately and efficiently
- Regular liaison with an extensive range of suppliers
- Operation of a forklift for loading and unloading
- Attending to site/branch visitors
- Stocktaking
- Ownership of health and safety for all employees, contractors and customers
- Assisting your team in managing stores
- Providing excellent customer service

**About you**:
Your ability to build rapport and good working relationships using strong customer service skills is an essential part of this role. It will from time to time require problem solving and conflict resolution skills drawing upon the need to manage your time and demonstrate a knack for organisation.
- Positive attitude and problem-solving skills
- Current forklift ticket is desirable
- Experience working in a fast-paced, busy work environment
- Previous experience in a warehousing or logistics environment
- Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team
- Computer skills (Excel spreadsheeting)
- Strong attention to detail

**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