Entry Level Purchasing Officer / Administration

An exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Officer interested in joining our Regional NSW team across the Insurance Building Industry.

• Opportunity to work for an established company, Johns Lyng Group
• Support, training, and guidance from experienced managers
• Byron Bay Location

The Company
 
Positioned as one of Australia’s leading Building and Construction companies, Johns Lyng Group has been established since 1953 and has a reputation for excellence. Highly talented business units coupled with management’s transparent and honest attitude towards staff have had an enormous impact on the growth of this company.  
 
The Role  
 
Currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team in the position of Purchasing Officer/ Administration. Reporting to the General Manager and Operations Manager, the focus of this role will be to chase and obtain multiple trade quotations and ensure we are achieving the best outcome on each and every trade item.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and secure company that values its people above all else! On the job training and future opportunities for career progression will also be available for the right candidate.
 
 
This position will be a full-time permanent opportunity, commencing as soon as possible!  
 
Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Update and maintain subcontractor trade base
• Manage induction of new sub-contractors and suppliers
• Assist in preparing and coordinating monthly cost reporting meetings for supervisor projects
• Assisting our team with obtaining trade quotations per contractor package
• Generate and send purchase orders to subcontractors as requested by supervisors
• Process subcontractor invoices throughout the month
• Prepare trade scopes to be sent out to contractors

Key Selection Criteria

• Basic understanding of the Construction industry ideal, however not essential
• Previous Purchasing/ Admin experience ideal, however not essential
• Ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Results driven with excellent attention to detail
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Proactive and motivated personality
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint

We are a company of integrity and diversity.        
 
Please note: The successful candidate must have the right to work in Australia and be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination and criminal background check if required.