Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist

Work options: Hybrid

Our company:

We help our consumers to imagine and create better places and spaces in which to live and work. DuluxGroup's origins date back to 1918, with its original heritage in decorative paint for Australian and New Zealand homes. Headquartered at Clayton in Victoria, DuluxGroup operates 22 main manufacturing sites, more than a dozen distribution centres and more than 100 company owned trade stores as part of an extensive supply chain across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, as well as Asia, the UK and Europe. Our Supply Chain is the heart of our success and is driven by our passionate, innovative people.

Your role:

You will ensure the smooth procurement of Bought-In Finished Goods for the Fosroc and Porters Paint businesses. Based in Wyong, NSW, this role collaborates nationally with Sales Managers across Australia and New Zealand, and key Supply Chain stakeholders at DuluxGroup's Head Office in Clayton, VIC. You will work closely with external suppliers and internal teams to align purchasing with strategic goals and national demand, while also supporting broader group initiatives and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forecast and manage finished goods requirements across 100+ suppliers (over 1000 SKU's), ensuring delivery performance.
• Use DRP and SAP to maintain optimal stock levels across Dulux distribution centres and trade store networks
• Coordinate import deliveries working with Custom clearance agents.
• Manage and resolve blocked or parked invoices with suppliers and accounts.
• Analyse inventory data to minimise freight costs, touchpoints, and obsolete or expired stock.
• Maintain accurate SAP master data to support JIT and safety stock levels across all distribution centres.
• Lead supplier reviews and support team training and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited, discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our "Community Action Day" and other programs
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

Skills & Experience

• Strong SAP and DRP knowledge, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience in Supply chain / production planning and inventory management.
• Customer-focused mindset with clear, professional communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Process-oriented with a focus on efficiency and standardisation.
• Reliable team player who builds strong relationships and delivers results with integrity.

Imagine a better place

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.