Purchasing Officer

Allan Hall Business Advisors Pty Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A customer-focused electrical wholesale brand in Melbourne is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage supplier relationships and handle local and international procurement. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, product knowledge in electrical equipment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and a team-oriented culture.

Benefits

Generous profit share scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Purchasing/stock control experience in electrical, industrial, or trade-based environments.
• Strong understanding of international supply chains, logistics, and currency handling.
• A proactive and communicative team player who thrives in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing functions, including supplier negotiations and purchase order generation.
• Handle international procurement (India, Europe, China), including foreign currency and logistics coordination.
• Ensure all purchasing complies with company policies and preferred supplier agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Product knowledge in electrical and/or solar equipment

Ability to work with pace and accuracy

Tools

Netstock

Job description

Benefit from the security and opportunities of a large, nationwide business.

Thrive in a fast-paced team environment with a respected national brand. Full-time role, Clayton location with free onsite parking.

Ready to level up your purchasing career in a business that values initiative, product knowledge, and problem-solving? Join a growing team and take ownership of local and international procurement for a diverse product range.

AWM Clayton are looking for a confident and organised Purchasing Officer to manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and support customer satisfaction through accurate and timely stock availability. You'll handle a mix of stocked lines, back orders, and custom one-off product requests—meaning no two days are the same.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end purchasing functions, including supplier negotiations and purchase order generation.
• Handle international procurement (India, Europe, China), including foreign currency and logistics coordination.
• Action back orders and source bespoke products for customer-specific needs.
• Liaise with trade counter staff, sales reps, and customers to align purchasing decisions with real-time demand.
• Ensure all purchasing complies with company policies and preferred supplier agreements.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Ideally, you will have purchasing/stock control experience in electrical, industrial, or trade-based environments.
• Ideally, have experience with Netstock (or similar) and comfort with demand forecasting.
• Strong understanding of international supply chains, logistics, and currency handling.
• Negotiation skills and a commercial mindset to secure best value from suppliers.
• Product knowledge in electrical and/or solar equipment is an advantage.
• Ability to work with pace and accuracy in a customer-driven business.
• A proactive and communicative team player who thrives in dynamic environments.
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand (sponsorship not available for this role).

About the Company:

AWM Clayton is a customer-focused, market-leading electrical wholesale brand. AWM form part of the MM Electrical Merchandising (MMEM) family, with over 400 stores and 4,000 staff nationwide. As a young and dynamic team, we’re looking for hardworking and like-minded individuals to work with us over the long-term.

MMEM reward their staff through a generous profit share scheme (a share in the Company’s profits based on the businesses successes and individual contribution), as well as exciting career progression opportunities. With a strong client-focused mindset, MMEM value and endorse a fun and vibrant culture.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to bring your purchasing skills to a dynamic, growing business that rewards initiative and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. As a pre-requisite for this role, candidates may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screen and a National Police Clearance. Thank you for your understanding.

Equal Employment Opportunity: