Group Parts & Procurement Supervisor

Firestorm Fireprotection; Rutherford; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full‑time role

National scope

Cross‑functional exposure

Impact on processes

Supportive team

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

United Safety & Survivability Corporation is seeking an experienced Group Parts & Procurement Supervisor to join our team in Kewdale, Western Australia. The role focuses on coordinating procurement, inventory control and supplier relationships to support our Australian operations.

You will balance day‑to‑day purchasing with broader stock management, monitor stock levels across warehouses and service vehicles, and work with stakeholders to optimise procurement outcomes and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, parts coordination or inventory management within a workshop, automotive, mechanical, manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and purchasing activities, including sourcing parts, obtaining quotations and placing orders with local and international suppliers.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels across warehouses, workshops and service vehicles.
• Work closely with operational managers, warehouse teams and internal sales and service departments to ensure parts availability.
• Review stock replenishment reports, identify shortages and proactively manage purchasing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times and delivery commitments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete and slow‑moving inventory.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Coordinate urgent and priority orders while minimising unnecessary freight and purchasing costs.
• Source new products and suppliers in consultation with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with stocktakes, inventory accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide support with logistics and freight coordination as required.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Excel

Stock optimization

Logistics coordination

Driver's licence

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

MS Excel

Job description

United Safety & Survivability Corporation (USSC) is seeking an experienced and proactiveGroup Parts & Procurement Supervisor to join our team based in Kewdale, Western Australia.

This is an opportunity for a highly organised and commercially minded professional who understands the importance of effective procurement, inventory control and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support operational success.

Working across multiple business units and locations, you will play a key role in ensuring parts and materials are sourced efficiently, stock levels are optimised and our operational teams have what they need, when they need it.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Supply Chain Manager – APAC, you will be responsible for coordinating procurement activities, managing inventory requirements and supporting the effective supply of parts and materials across our Australian operations.

This is a hands‑on role requiring someone who can balance day‑to‑day purchasing demands with broader inventory management objectives, identify opportunities for improvement and work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and purchasing activities, including sourcing parts, obtaining quotations and placing orders with local and international suppliers.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels across warehouses, workshops and service vehicles.
• Work closely with operational managers, warehouse teams and internal sales and service departments to ensure parts availability.
• Review stock replenishment reports, identify shortages and proactively manage purchasing requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, lead times and delivery commitments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete and slow‑moving inventory.
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Coordinate urgent and priority orders while minimising unnecessary freight and purchasing costs.
• Source new products and suppliers in consultation with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with stocktakes, inventory accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide support with logistics and freight coordination as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities, has excellent attention to detail and thrives in a busy, operationally focused environment.

To be successful, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, parts coordination or inventory management within a workshop, automotive, mechanical, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong parts interpretation skills and the ability to source technical components.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and coordinating purchasing requirements.
• A sound understanding of stock control, inventory replenishment and stock optimisation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and urgent operational requirements.
• Confidence working with inventory management systems, purchasing software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple departments.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to accuracy, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• A current driver's licence.

Previous experience coordinating procurement across multiple sites or business units, including international suppliers, will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• A full‑time position.
• The opportunity to contribute to procurement and inventory management across a national business.
• A diverse role with exposure to multiple operational departments and stakeholders.
• The opportunity to influence purchasing efficiencies, inventory performance and process improvements.
• A supportive team environment within an established and growing organisation.
• A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

About Us

United Safety & Survivability Corporation is a global leader in safety and survivability solutions, providing specialist products and services across a range of industries. Our Australian operations bring together a diverse range of technical expertise, products and services, supported by a commitment to safety, quality, innovation and customer service.