Victoria, Northern Suburbs Melbourne VIC
Full time
70,000-80,000 + Super
In this role, you will be responsible for:
⚫︎ Raising purchase orders using SAP and spreadsheet data
⚫︎ Reviewing supplier performance and following up overdue orders
⚫︎ Expediting low-stock and urgent items based on SAP reports and production requirements
⚫︎ Requesting quotations for stock and non-stock items
⚫︎ Purchasing materials, components, services, tools, equipment and incidental items
⚫︎ Coordinating purchasing for external processing work
⚫︎ Liaising with the warehouse team regarding pickups, deliveries and stock movement
⚫︎ Receiving goods in SAP from delivery dockets and packing slips
⚫︎ Investigating stock discrepancies and carrying out physical stock checks where required
⚫︎ Liaising with contractors for maintenance, repairs and project-related work
⚫︎ Supporting weekly production meetings and material planning
⚫︎ Building the supplier relationships and process knowledge needed to take on broader responsibility over time
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
⚫︎ Solid experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory control or a similar role
⚫︎ Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, components or factory-based environment
⚫︎ Strong SAP skills, ideally SAP Business One
⚫︎ Strong Excel and general computer skills
⚫︎ Good understanding of purchasing systems, stock control and material flow
⚫︎ Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
⚫︎ Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, warehouse staff and contractors
⚫︎ Logical thinking, analytical skills and strong attention to detail
⚫︎ Confidence in following up suppliers and negotiating where required
⚫︎ Strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities
⚫︎ A proactive, practical and team-focused working style
⚫︎ The ambition and maturity to grow into a broader purchasing and logistics leadership role over time
Chinese language skills would be considered a bonus, but are not essential.
You may currently be working as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Controller, Materials Coordinator or similar, and now be ready for a stronger career pathway.
This is not a role for someone who simply wants to process purchase orders.
You will start hands-on, with direct impact on supplier performance, stock accuracy, material availability and production support. From there, there is a clear path to more responsibility: build a deeper understanding of the purchasing and logistics function, and grow toward a broader leadership role within a stable, well-established manufacturing business.
If you have purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment and are ready to build a long-term career rather than just fill another role, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Are you an experienced Purchasing Officer ready to build a genuine long-term career in manufacturing purchasing and logistics?
Our client is a long-established manufacturing business based in Epping, supplying specialised products to industrial and infrastructure-related customers across Australia. With local production, established supplier networks and international technical backing, this is a stable environment for someone who wants more than just another purchasing role.
They are looking for a capable Senior Purchasing Officer to join their purchasing and logistics function and grow into a key person within the team over time.
This is a hands-on role from day one. You will manage purchase orders, follow up suppliers, coordinate stock availability, and work closely with production and warehouse teams. At the same time, the business is looking for someone who can build the knowledge, relationships and confidence required to take on broader responsibility in the future.
If you have solid purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, strong SAP and Excel skills, and the ambition to take on real responsibility over time, this is worth a closer look.
Reporting to the Purchasing & Logistics Manager, you will work as part of a small, close-knit purchasing team.
Your core responsibility will be to procure and expedite the delivery of goods, materials, components, services and incidental items required for production. This includes working directly with suppliers, monitoring overdue orders, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring materials are available in line with manufacturing schedules.
This is not a management role from day one. However, the path forward is real, and the business is looking to invest in someone who can grow into a broader purchasing and logistics leadership role over time.
Epping, Melbourne
Onsite parking is available. Public transport may be possible, but this role will best suit someone who can commute by car.
Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm
Applicants must be either:
⚫︎ Australian Citizens; or
⚫︎ Australian Permanent Residents
Unfortunately, applicants requiring visa sponsorship cannot be considered for this role.
ASAP preferred.
However, applicants who are currently employed and need to provide notice are still welcome to apply. The company will respect a reasonable notice period for the right person.
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