Procurement Expeditor
4 days ago
The Company
LAI Group is one of Australia's largest switchboards and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switchrooms in Australia.
As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking a Procurement Expeditor to join our team at our head office in Adelaide (Ferryden Park) within our Supply Chain Management department. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.
Schedule
Full-time
A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime).
Salary (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).
The Position
A Procurement Expeditor at LAI will be tracking and monitoring the delivery and purchasing of goods from suppliers. This role will see the appropriate candidate provide updates on the status of purchased goods and ensure specific requirements are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Track the status of purchase orders from the point of order to delivery.
- Identify and address potential delays, quality problems, or logistical concerns.
- Communicate with all parties involved from the point of order to delivery on any delays, concerns, or challenges.
- Raise quality concerns with the supplier if the purchased goods are damaged or incorrect.
- Identify solutions to overcome product order delays or any disruptions with the supply chain and communicate to all parties involved.
The Candidate
- Written and verbal communication skills. Being able to confidently communicate with suppliers and the project team on the status of purchased goods.
- Be proactive and have strong problem solving skills when addressing and communicating any concerns identified.
- The ability to be well organised and manage multiple orders for multiple projects.
- Uses time effectively.
- Advanced use of Microsoft word, excel, outlook, etc.
- Previous experience in a similar role in a supply chain team.
What we can offer:
LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.
- Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).
- Office uniform
- An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.
- Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.
- Corporate Private Health is available.
- Available company resources
- Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers' skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated.
- Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.
We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.
LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.
Company Business Licence Number: PGE147810
