Procurement & Stores Specialist (Permanent) – Growth & Perks

Muswellbrook-Shire-Council; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full time

Training Courses + Professional Dev

40% discount on local Aquatic Centre

Access to EAP program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage store facilities, inventory, and procurement processes to support Council operations. You will work with staff and managers to ensure stock levels and critical spares are available.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or equivalent, experience with computerised purchasing and inventory systems, and a current Class C driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or equivalent experience.
• Experience with computerised purchasing and inventory control systems.
• General Construction Induction (White Card) required.
• Current Class C (1A) Driver’s Licence.
• Front End Loader Certificate and chemical handling cert desirable.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manage Council’s store facilities to support Council’s operations, including acquiring inventory items, taking delivery, storage, issue, and distribution of items, as well as ensuring security and sound record keeping.
• Coordinate operational purchasing processes, including all goods, services, and stores items at the most advantageous terms for Council, in accordance with Council's Procurement Framework and provide purchasing support to whole-of-council as required.
• Maintain an understanding of Australian Industry Standards, regulations, and requirements in relation to inventory items, and assist in managing Council’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations under Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
• Work collaboratively with the Manager Works to service Council’s Works Depot and provide advice to Works Coordinators and Supervisors on procurement in accordance with Council’s Procurement Framework.
• Work collaboratively with the Manager Works, Works Coordinators and Coordinator Procurement and Contracts to optimise stock levels, stores operation and reporting, as well as implementing procedures to ensure business continuity.
• Review stores operations for continual improvement opportunities and implement initiatives together with the Manager Works and Coordinator Procurement and Contracts.

Education

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Front End Loader Certificate

Chemical handling certification

Current Class C (1A) Driver’s Licence

Tools

Inventory control systems

Job description

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage store facilities, inventory, and procurement processes to support Council operations. You will work with staff and managers to ensure stock levels and critical spares are available.

The role requires a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or equivalent, experience with computerised purchasing and inventory systems, and a current Class C driver’s licence.