Purchasing Manager

17 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia HR Staff n' Stuff Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Maybe you're an experienced Purchasing Officer ready to step it up, or you've been running the show in Operations but somehow still reporting to the guy who's had the same desk, chair and lukewarm instant coffee habit since the early 90's.

You know you've got the skills, the networks, the X-Factor (yes, the TV show, but without the awkward auditions), but your boss is holding onto that role like it's a limited edition Star Wars collection. Spoiler alert: he's not going anywhere, so maybe you should

Sound familiar? Pour yourself another coffee and read about the opportunity you've been waiting for

If you've been overlooked, underpaid, or you're tired of watching suppliers overpromise while you're the one holding it all together with duct tape, then maybe, just maybe, we might be the upgrade your career's been waiting for.

About us…

We are very proudly Australian owned and operated and have more than 50 years' experience in the electrical sector. We are one of Australia's leading suppliers to the booming Building, Construction and Infrastructure industries and although we are used to seeing significant year on year growth, this year has been next level big and with so many opportunities knocking at our door, we want to ensure we can keep providing the incredible service that has made us the success we are. It is our people that get us there, they know it, we know it and we hope you'll soon know it too

What you'll be doing (other than saving us money and improving our service levels):

  • Analysing stock levels & various reports to maintain the right stock balance.
  • End to end purchasing inc stock on hand, customer and project orders
  • Liaising with local and international vendors / suppliers to ensure DIFOT met
  • Negotiating the best rates without compromising service
  • Management of customs clearance, waybills, landed cost amortisation & currency conversions
  • Collaborating with Purchasing, Sales and Warehouse.
  • Facilitating manufacturing requests & customisation
  • Supporting our BDM's (product & technical advice / order requests)
  • Assisting with customer enquiries (phone, email, even fax if you must).
  • Supplier price management & ERP updates
  • Partnering with freight forwarding and logistics suppliers
  • Following up on every PO (because "lost in transit" isn't good enough).
  • Auditing inbound warehouse stock processes
  • Providing up to date ETA's to our customer base

A bit about you…

Our ideal candidate will have;

  • Demonstrated experience in purchasing or procurement at a senior level
  • Wholesale, distribution, construction or electrical industry experience, highly regarded).
  • Negotiation skills sharper than a tradie's box cutter.
  • Mandarin language skills would be helpful but not essential
  • A knack for balancing supplier relationships while keeping the bottom line healthy.

What's in it for you (besides bragging rights at Christmas lunch):

  • A salary that actually reflects your experience
  • Performance bonuses that aren't just "dangling carrot" promises

(Bonuses have been paid every month for the past 65 months)

Onsite parking

Free Lunch Fridays

Career progression opportunities, because if we're growing, so are you.

Training & support (we'll back you, not bench you).

So, if you're sick of being stuck under a boss shaped ceiling, and you're ready to take charge of purchasing in a business that's actually going places, apply now

Please include a cover letter and be sure to answer all of the application questions (especially the last one, bonus points for making us laugh), and let's see what you've got.

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