Procurement Assistant

Day & Night Healthcare; City of Maroondah; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company uniform provided

Job summary

Day & Night Healthcare in Bayswater North, VIC, is seeking an organised Procurement Assistant to join our procurement team. This entry‑level role focuses on raising orders, chasing supplier ETAs, and keeping customers informed on backorders as part of a growing national company.

You’ll report to the Procurement Manager and have the chance to build a career in procurement and supply chain, with potential for part-time study or transition to full-time after studies are complete.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Cooperative, can-do attitude and reliability.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and make quick, logical decisions.
• Proactive approach to identifying and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Raise routine Purchase Orders with approved suppliers.
• Follow up on supplier ETAs, shortages and outstanding orders.
• Manage day-to-day customer backorder process.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Handle purchasing admin including inbox and credit card purchases.
• Assist with stock adjustments and new product/item setup.
• Provide purchasing coverage and support to the wider team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Proactive problem-solving

Clear communication skills

Team player

Job description

Location: Bayswater North, VIC Employment Type: Full Time

Day & Night Healthcare is a growing national company, delivering to residential aged care, medical facilities and the community across the country and provides a comprehensive range of wound care, continence, nutritional and personal careproducts.

We're looking for an organised and proactive Procurement Assistant to join our Procurement team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, likes staying on top of details, and wants to build a career in procurement and supply chain.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll play a key role in keeping our purchasing running smoothly - from raising orders to chasing up suppliers and keeping customers informed on backorders.

We are open to concluding University applicants who may wish to kick-start their career before graduating (i.e. beginning with a part time schedule before moving into Full-Time position at conclusion of studies).

What You'll Be Doing

• Raising routine Purchase Orders with approved suppliers


• Following up on supplier ETAs, shortages and outstanding orders


• Managing the day-to-day customer backorder process


• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records


• Handling purchasing admin, including the purchasing inbox and credit card purchases


• Assisting with stock adjustments and new product/item setup


• Providing purchasing coverage and support to the wider team

What We're Looking For

• A cooperative, "can-do" attitude


• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping


• Clear, professional communication skills


• Ability to think on your feet and make quick, logical decisions


• A proactive approach to identifying and improving processes

What's on Offer

• Full-time, stable hours


• Supportive team environment


• Opportunity for growth in responsibility and future career advancement


• Company uniform provided