Manufacturing Planning & Purchasing Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Group; Adelaide; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an experienced Planning and Purchasing Officer to join our team. You will manage day-to-day planning and purchasing activities, collaborating with operations to ensure alignment with policies and lead times.

The role focuses on production planning, supplier negotiation, and inventory control to optimise manufacturing efficiency. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in planning or purchasing within manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Planner and/or Purchasing Officer.
• Manufacturing experience preferred—sheet metal fabrication is noted.
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good knowledge of procurement software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Mansioni

• Produce and maintain accurate material requirements plans (MRP) aligned with production schedules.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effective, timely and high-quality materials.
• Monitor stock levels, set reorder points and optimize inventory to minimise downtime and excess stock.
• Assess capacity, labor and material availability to avoid planning disruptions.
• Coordinate with Site Manager and Team Leaders to meet delivery dates.
• Prepare and process purchase orders in line with company policy.
• Track deliveries and update purchasing records and pricing in the system.
• Handle claims with factories and vendors for defects, shortages, and missing parts.
• Assist with tenders by providing quotations to relevant departments.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

Procurement software

Strumenti

Procurement software

Descrizione del lavoro

ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an experienced Planning and Purchasing Officer to join our team. You will manage day-to-day planning and purchasing activities, collaborating with operations to ensure alignment with policies and lead times.

The role focuses on production planning, supplier negotiation, and inventory control to optimise manufacturing efficiency. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in planning or purchasing within manufacturing, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency