Sourcing and Inventory Officer

Who We Are

Stramit is
"Australia's leading vertically integrated steel manufacturer and total steel building material solutions provider
" Part of the Fletcher Building Group employing 14,900 people across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. Our connected purpose is focused on
'improving the world around us through smart thinking, simply delivered'
providing our customers real value.

About the position:

We are seeking a proactive Sourcing and Inventory Officer to join our Stramit Finance Family, reporting directly to the National Procurement Manager. This role is responsible for managing national import products, assist in sourcing projects and providing support in national inventory management. A collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail will be key to success in this role.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Knoxfield (VIC) site, with 3 dedicated onsite work days.

Key Responsibilities

• Import Steel Management
  – Source and manage imported steel products, oversee inventory levels, and coordinate third-party coil processing.
• Sourcing Support
  – Assist in sourcing initiatives to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply options across various categories.
• Inventory Accuracy & Stocktake Coordination
• Coordinate national cycle counts program and support annual stocktake activities. Provide training and reporting tools to branches to uphold inventory accuracy and compliance.
• SLOB & Aged Stock Oversight
• Analyse slow-moving and excess inventory, support reduction plans and follow up on actions.
• Supplier Performance Support
• Track steel stock-out escalations, consignment returns and Re-Order Point (ROP) reviews.
• Purchase Order Management
• Monitor national outstanding purchase orders closure across to support procurement transparency and supply chain visibility.
• Assist with product lifecycle transitions—introductions, discontinuations, and system data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and contribute to Zero Harm initiatives.
• Maintain quality assurance standards across supply, procurement, and inventory processes.

To be considered for this role, we're looking for…

• Experience in procurement and inventory—ideally within the steel construction manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with import/export processes (preferred).
• Working knowledge of purchasing and contract management principles (APICS), including negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Clear and confident communication skills across teams and suppliers.
• Ability to think conceptually and solve problems proactively.
• Demonstrated initiative, integrity, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Solid numerical reasoning and analytical capability.

Most important part… why work with us? What's in it for you?

No matter who you are, if you have the drive and commitment to make a difference, you'll have a bright future with us. Whether in the factory, on the road, or in the office, you'll be working with the best in the industry. You'll be part of a supportive team continually finding better ways to do things – all aimed at making it easier for our customers to get the job done. We are proud to offer:

• Parental Leave policy. Primary carers receive full base pay for 26 weeks or receive 50% of full pay over 52 weeks. Secondary carers receive 4 weeks of full pay.
• 5 additional leave days 'New Parent Leave' for primary and secondary carers during their first year back at work
• Strong Inclusion and diversity commitment to our team members including Gender affirmation leave (10 days), LGBTQ+ Rainbow Tick accreditation.
• Access to your own PerkBox account, where you can utilise 1000's of major retailer discounts
• Full training, the latest technology, and tools of the trade to support your success at Stramit

Interested? We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be the right fit To submit your application, click the 'apply now' button. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring your potential with Stramit.