PURCHASING / PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Recruitment Innovations; City of Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Furphy Engineering, a long-established Australian manufacturing business in Shepparton, seeks a Purchasing/Procurement Officer to join its Operations team. You will raise and manage purchase orders, support logistics, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

Ideal candidates have proven purchasing experience, ERP proficiency, and strong negotiation skills. The role requires ISO9001 quality understanding and a focus on supplier performance, compliance, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement is required.
• Experience with ERP and purchasing systems.
• Advanced Word and Excel skills.
• Strong organization and planning abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Understanding of quality standards and incoming inspection.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders to support production.
• Support supply chain logistics and inbound movement.
• Maintain accurate document control.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues.
• Support procurement activities and inbound logistics
• Liaise with suppliers for timely delivery
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery outcomes
• Assist with inventory control and stock takes
• Support contract administration and procurement docs
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

Organizational skills

Quality knowledge

Market research

Education

Supply Chain Management qualification

ISO9001 knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Vendor management software

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Furphy Engineering is a long-established Australian manufacturing business specializing in stainless steel tanks, vessels, fabrication, and galvanizing services. They are seeking an experienced Purchasing / Procurement Officer to join their Operations team in Shepparton VIC. Key Responsibilities:

• Raise and manage purchase orders to support production requirements
• Support supply chain logistics
• Maintain accurate document control
• Identify discrepancies and elevate or resolve issues
• Support procurement activities and inbound supply logistics
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery outcomes
• Assist with inventory control, stock takes, and cost tracking
• Support contract administration and procurement documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards

Skills & Experience: Essential:

• Proven experience in a purchasing or procurement role
• Experience using ERP and purchasing systems
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and market research skills
• Understanding of quality standards and incoming goods inspection

Desirable:

• Experience within manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments
• Knowledge of international procurement and freight logistics
• Understanding of ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Qualification in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Salary range is $85,000 - $100,000pa commensurate with experience. Full-time Position available. Application opens on 28th of August 2026 and closes on 28th of September 2026.