Purchasing Officer

**Stability of over 75 years of Australian experience and expertise**:

- ** Boost your procurement career into the next level with Stratco | Career growth**:

- ** Attractive package and benefits | Safety First Culture**

**ABOUT STRATCO**

Stratco is an Australian-owned innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of quality building and renovation solutions. With sophisticated manufacturing facilities, retail stores, and professional trade representation throughout Australia and New Zealand, Stratco has supplied a comprehensive range of products to the building and construction industries, and home improvement and DIY markets for over 75 years.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

As the Purchasing Officer, you will be part of the Vic Purchasing team responsible for co-ordinating and managing all raw materials, buy in and stocked products as well as ordering consumables for use across the business.

The Purchasing team is solution orientated and works closely with our suppliers and other departments to ensure our customer’s orders are delivered in full, on time and to specification.

The role requires a person who is customer focused, efficient, well organised with good time management and people skills. As a part of the Purchasing team, you will need to possess good negotiation skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and good computer skills.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Obtain and process quotations and generate purchase orders
- Expedite outstanding orders with suppliers to ensure our customer orders are DIFOT
- Monitor and maintain accuracy of inventory using various reports and regular cycle counts
- Review and administer supplier cost updates
- Participate in stocktakes and undertake general administration duties
- Other operational tasks are required
- Adhere to our critical safety rules & contribute to a safe working environment

**ABOUT YOU**
- Demonstrated experience managing inventory with industry experience in Retail, FMCG and/or Manufacturing is imperative and experience in a multi-site manufacturing business is an advantage
- Qualifications or certifications in Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain desirable
- Previous experience working for a steel building or home improvement company would be highly regarded but not essential
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including a professional phone manner
- Proven ability to provide solutions and think outside the box
- Well organised with good time management and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to enhance the customer experience by working with enthusiasm, energy, and pace

**REWARDS & BENEFITS**

Flexible Working Arrangements | Health & Wellbeing Initiatives | Traineeship & Apprentice Program | Career Development Opportunities | Paid Parental Leave | Employee Referral Incentive | Stratco Team Member Discount Card | Private Health Corporate Discount | Flu Vaccinations | Employee Assistance Programme

**OUR CULTURE**

Stratco has established an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment across our diverse business and take every measure to ensure our team members** ‘Return Home Safe’ **every day.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you Should you be successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process you will be invited for an interview to discuss the role in more detail.