Purchasing Officer

Tuff Bullbars Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Salary

Dynamic and innovative environment

Supportive team dedicated to your best

Job summary

TUFF Australia is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to oversee procurement operations and support efficient supply chain management. The role requires strong communication, budgeting and analytical skills, with a focus on cost-effective, timely material supply for our metal products.

You will collaborate with reliable suppliers, monitor stock levels, and implement procedures to maximise productivity while ensuring quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 3 years working experience in Procurement / Purchasing.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques in a metal industry.
• Talent in negotiating and networking.
• Aptitude in decision-making and analysing data.
• Ability to work within budgets.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• (Highly Preferred) Forklift License.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly stock take deadlines.
• Partner with reliable suppliers to ensure quality standards and maintain timely deliveries.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks.
• Develop, implement, and manage procedures to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure materials are supplied in a timely manner.

Skills

Negotiation

Networking

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

TUFF Australia is a company celebrated for its exceptional quality and innovative products that set the standard in the industry both domestically and internationally. We specialise in manufacturing a premium range of 4x4 accessories, including bullbars, utility trays, and truck bodies.

Our products are the top choice for leading rental companies, agricultural enterprises, contractors, and government agencies, thanks to their unmatched durability and performance in the toughest conditions in Australia.

TUFF Group consists of over 160 people who are passionate about innovation, quality and excellence and is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our clients.

Job Overview.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Purchasing Officer to oversee our purchasing operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise, and a solid understanding of budgets. This role is critical to ensuring our supply chain operations are efficient and cost-effective, supporting our goal of delivering top-tier products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities.

Achieve monthly stock take deadlines.

Partner with reliable suppliers to ensure quality standards and maintain timely deliveries.

Assess, manage and mitigate risks.

Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.

Perform cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks.

Develop, implement, and manage procedures to maximise productivity and efficiency.

Effectively communicate with internal stakeholder to ensure materials are supplied in a timely manner.

Requirements.

Proven working experience (3 years) in Procurement / Purchasing.

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques in a metal industry.

Talent in negotiating and networking.

Aptitude in decision-making and analysing data.

Ability to work within budgets.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

(Highly Preferred) Forklift License.

What we Offer.

Excellent Salary

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

A supportive team dedicated to your success.

Training is provided to the preferred candidate.