Purchasing Officer

SG Fleet AU; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Parental leave (20 weeks)

Milestone awards

Career progression

Learning budget per year

LinkedIn Learning access

Volunteer days (2)

Health & wellbeing support (subsidy +E

Job summary

SG Fleet AU is seeking a Novated Purchasing Officer to manage vehicle and accessory orders, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with purchasing policies. You will liaise with suppliers, clients and internal teams to maintain accurate order information and provide excellent customer service.

The role requires strong negotiation, coordination and communication skills, plus the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A client-centric approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service and/or administrative role.
• Experience in engaging, coordinating and negotiating with internal/external suppliers and customers.
• Professional and courteous customer service skills.
• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing, demonstrating good listening, probing skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills - someone who meets specified deadlines and reports regularly on progress.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Professionally handle all dealings with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders. Apply customer service best practices to support a customer centric culture and drive satisfaction
• Place vehicle and accessory orders with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, in accordance with each new lease. Manage and process supplier confirmations
• Communicate with stakeholders on vehicle availability and expected delivery. Ensure information on each vehicle order is always maintained accurately and up to date, to ensure the client is always provided correct information
• Manage the vehicle purchasing process in accordance with sgfleet purchasing policy and procedures
• Monitor internal reports on outstanding deliveries
• Effectively manage the Dealer Portal
• Continually review, assess and follow up overdue/outstanding orders

Skills

Customer service

Administrative experience

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Job description

Job Description

The Novated Purchasing Officer is responsible for the purchase of motor vehicles and accessories ordered by SG Fleet’s clients. This role is responsible for delivering 100% compliance against all SG Fleet purchasing KPI and SLA targets. It is also responsible for the efficient and professional management of all suppliers, dealers, team members and general SG Fleet requirements.

Job Requirements

• Experience in a customer service and/or administrative role
• Experience in engaging, coordinating and negotiating with internal/external suppliers and customers
• Professional and courteous customer service skills
• Effective communicator both verbally and in writing, demonstrating good listening, probing skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills - someone who meets specified deadlines and reports regularly on progress
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibilities

• Professionally handle all dealings with suppliers, clients and internal stakeholders. Apply customer service best practices to support a customer centric culture and drive satisfaction
• Place vehicle and accessory orders with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, in accordance with each new lease. Manage and process supplier confirmations
• Communicate with stakeholders on vehicle availability and expected delivery. Ensure information on each vehicle order is always maintained accurately and up to date, to ensure the client is always provided correct information
• Manage the vehicle purchasing process in accordance with sgfleet purchasing policy and procedures
• Monitor internal reports on outstanding deliveries
• Effectively manage the Dealer Portal
• Continually review, assess and follow up overdue/outstanding orders

Job Benefits

• Recharge and relax with up to 4 days of wellness days every year
• We offer industry leading 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Monetary service milestone awards
• Career progression opportunities
• Education support towards learning and development, includes a learning budget per year, free access to LinkedIn Learning and more
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• Health and wellbeing support including a subsidy and an Employee assistance Program

What's next

We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to take on your next challenge at a company that embodies diversity, work-life balance, and career development. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. Interviews may take place prior to closure date for applications. As a pre-requisite to employment, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.