Purchasing Officer

1 week ago


Smithfield, South Australia Vulcan Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Since Vulcan was founded in 1995, we have become Australasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor. Our sustained growth is the product of superior service and dedication to continuously improving to every facet of our business.

At Vulcan, we believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way. We are proud to have a diverse team from over 70 different countries and more than 90 different ethnicities from across our sites.

Come and join us at our Vulcan site in Smithfield, we would love to have you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and process purchase orders (POs) in accordance with approval processes.
  • Maintain an accurate record of PO's, invoices, test certificates, bills of lading, and any other relevant information/documents pertaining to inbound deliveries
  • Track shipments and ensure timely delivery, escalating issues as necessary.
  • Liaise with warehouse teams to manage the receipting of inbound deliveries.
  • Address and resolve invoice vs. PO discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Generate, maintain, and distribute backorder reports to corresponding suppliers.
  • Monitor products on backorder and follow up on outstanding items.
  • Provide regular reports to Internal Partners on supplier delivery status and key procurement metrics.
  • Identify trends or issues in backorder patterns and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensure purchasing and shipping records are accurately maintained and easily accessible.
  • Continuously evaluate Supplier delivery times processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
  • Ad-hoc tasks as required

Requirements

  • Proven experience in purchasing, logistics and/or supply chain
  • Familiarity with shipping processes and related documentation
  • Knowledge of purchase order systems and supplier management
  • Strong proficiency in excel and exposure to ERP systems
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong attention to detail and problem solving abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, customer focused
  • Proactive, team player, knows own strengths, and out of the box thinker

Benefits

  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Access to gym facilities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional but relaxed company culture

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we'll be in touch ASAP. We'd love to hear from you

Please note you must either be residing in Australia or hold a current relevant work visa to be considered for this role.


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