Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer

Girraween

• On-Going Training & Development
• Free onsite parking and flexible working
• Be part of a great team & company culture

About the role

As the Purchasing Officer, you are responsible for effectively coordinating and controlling the purchasing and ordering of Assets nationally. Based in Procurement and reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will liaise with suppliers, branches, finance and the wider Kennards group and be solely responsible for coordinating and managing purchase order, stock availability and delivery.

Responsibilities also include;

• Raising purchase orders on time
• Maintain control over all purchasing and expediting, as required.
• Communicating efficiently and in a timely manner with Branches, Area Managers, Accounts and Suppliers
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Office administration – reporting and other ad hoc requests such as data consolidation\
• Evaluate suppliers and work with them to ensure their ability to supply the Goods and Services are met.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement in Purchasing, cost reduction and quality
• Inspect invoices and troubleshoot with Purchasing and Finance staff to ensure incorrect payments, credits, payment terms, and duplicate billings are kept to a minimum.
• Solve problems and troubleshoot over supplies, shortages, damages, and non-conformances.
• Implement new strategies, make recommendations, and assist with developing procurement procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory requirements as well as company policies and procedures

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have;

• A minimum of 5 years in a similar role
• Strong Computer literacy and Excel skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

So, whether you're starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.

Simply hit the Apply button and we look forward to talking with you