Purchasing Officer / Internal Sales

Rexel; Greater Dandenong; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine career opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Diversity & inclusion emphasis

Women in Rexel program

Rexel Mentoring program

Job summary

Rexel Group is seeking an experienced purchasing/procurement professional for our Dandenong branch to ensure timely stock availability and a seamless customer experience. You will balance inventory control, supplier relationships and internal sales support while collaborating with branch teams and customers.

You will monitor stock levels, manage purchase orders, analyze pricing, and drive KPI performance to optimise procurement outcomes in a fast-paced electrical wholesale environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory control in a trade-based environment.
• Strong understanding of supplier agreements and purchasing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and data-driven mindset.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced branch environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset and willingness to support Internal Sales when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels and purchase in line with planning schedules.
• Monitor and maintain stock policy, identifying opportunities to improve inventory levels and availability.
• Track open purchase orders, manage supplier delivery performance and optimise purchase order schedules.
• Analyse pricing across branches, identify cost-saving opportunities and help reduce cost variance.
• Monitor purchasing and inventory KPIs, including PO lines, SIFOT and cost variance.
• Support the Internal Sales team with customer orders, product enquiries, quotations and follow-up.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders and industrial customers.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Supplier management

Internal sales support

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Job description

Company Description

At Rexel, you’ll join a leading global electrical wholesaler with the backing of a strong local branch network. Our Dandenong branch supports industrial customers, offering an engaging environment where your purchasing knowledge and customer focus can make a genuine impact. We offer customers innovative, sustainable electrical supplies and solutions in over 1,900 branches in 17countries worldwide.

We offer training, development and career opportunities across a global business, alongside a supportive team that values initiative, collaboration and exceptional service.

Job Description

Play a key role in keeping our industrial-focused Dandenong branch supplied, organised and responsive to customers.

This is a varied opportunity for an experienced purchasing or procurement professional who enjoys balancing inventory control, supplier management and internal sales support. You’ll work closely with suppliers, customers and the branch team to ensure the right stock is available at the right time, while helping deliver a seamless customer experience.

About the role

• Manage branch replenishment to maintain optimal stock levels and purchase in line with planning schedules
• Monitor and maintain stock policy, identifying opportunities to improve inventory levels and availability
• Track open purchase orders, manage supplier delivery performance and optimise purchase order schedules
• Analyse pricing across branches, identify cost‑saving opportunities and help reduce cost variance
• Monitor purchasing and inventory KPIs, including PO lines, SIFOT and cost variance
• Support the Internal Sales team with customer orders, product enquiries, quotations and follow‑up
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders and industrial customers

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory control, ideally within electrical wholesale or a similar trade-based environment
• A strong understanding of supplier agreements, purchasing processes and market conditions
• Excellent attention to detail, commercial awareness and confidence working with data
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced branch environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach
• A customer‑focused mindset and willingness to support Internal Sales when needed

Additional Information

• Genuine career opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• We are passionate about being a genuinely diverse and inclusive business.
• We are proud of our“Women in Rexel”program.
• Got wisdom to share or hungry to learn? Join our#RexelMentoringprogram and unlock your full potential
• Access to ourdiscountsplatform called KUDO$
• Fitness Passport
• Wellbeing support program andbirthday leave!

We welcome applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and people from all backgrounds.

Pre‑employment medical, drug testing and a national criminal record check may be required.

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