Strategic Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Civilmart; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TRANSFABREO, part of Civilmart and IPA within CRH, is seeking a Purchasing Officer for our Altona office. You will support day-to-day procurement, manage purchase orders, and maintain inventory accuracy in a hands-on role alongside Operations, Warehouse and Finance.

The ideal candidate has experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills and proficiency with ERP systems, ensuring cost-effective material, product and service purchases.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in procurement or supply chain operations.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Strong inventory control, reconciliation and cycle counting skills.
• Good negotiation and supplier relationship management abilities.
• Experience using ERP, procurement or inventory systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities in line with company procedures.
• Receive, review and process purchase order requests from internal stakeholders.
• Raise and manage purchase orders for materials, products, services, contractors and operations.
• Ensure purchase orders reflect pricing, quantities, specifications, delivery requirements and terms.
• Monitor outstanding orders and liaise with suppliers for timely delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Negotiate pricing and terms within delegated authority.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues when required.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory checks.
• Investigate stock discrepancies with Warehouse, Operations and Finance.
• Monitor stock levels and identify shortages, excess or obsolete inventory.
• Support stocktake activities and ensure traceable inventory movements.
• Maintain procurement, supplier and inventory records and documentation.
• Manage contractor purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Assist with procurement and inventory reporting, including outstanding POs and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and reduce costs.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Negotiation

Communication

ERP systems

Documentation

Tools

ERP software

Jobbeschreibung

TRANSFABREO is part of the Civilmart and IPA businesses, within CRH, a global building materials group. TRANSFABREO specialises in the manufacture and supply of reinforcing steel products, supporting customers across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

As part of a growing business, we offer the opportunity to work within a dynamic manufacturing environment while being part of a broader organisation with opportunities for development and career growth.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day procurement and inventory operations of the business.This is an onsite role based at our Altona office.

This is a hands-on procurement role where you will work closely with Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality, suppliers and contractors to ensure materials, products and services are purchased efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with business requirements.

You will be responsible for managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, inventory accuracy, stock control and procurement documentation, while also identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities in accordance with company procedures and delegated authority.
• Receive, review and process purchase order requests from internal stakeholders.
• Raise and manage purchase orders for materials, products, services, contractors and operational requirements.
• Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect agreed pricing, quantities, specifications, delivery requirements and terms.
• Monitor outstanding orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, specifications and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within delegated authority to achieve value for money.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate supply or delivery issues where required.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory checks to maintain accurate stock records.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies in partnership with Warehouse, Operations and Finance.
• Monitor stock levels and identify potential shortages, excess or obsolete inventory.
• Support stocktake activities and ensure inventory movements are accurately recorded and traceable.
• Maintain accurate procurement, supplier and inventory records and documentation.
• Manage contractor purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Assist with procurement and inventory reporting, including outstanding purchase orders and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce costs and minimise supply risks.
• Support audit, financial control, quality and compliance requirements.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially minded and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, inventory or a similar operational role.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
• Strong inventory control, reconciliation and cycle counting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong computer literacy and experience using ERP, procurement or inventory systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across Operations, Warehouse, Finance and Quality.
• A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative operational team where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across procurement, supplier management and inventory operations.

You will have the opportunity to build strong supplier relationships, contribute to process improvements and support the business in achieving cost, quality and operational objectives.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Purchasing Officer looking for your next opportunity and enjoy working in a hands-on operational environment, we would love to hear from you.

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