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Form of workKEY FOCUS OF ROLE: The Procurement Officer is responsible for the procurement of all materials, products and services required for the various construction projects. This involves planning, directing and co-ordinating all procurement activities to ensure that agreed cost and time frames are met. A key focus is on building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers at all levels.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Arrange all purchasing and delivery for materials, product, services equipment and plants for projects
- Maintain purchase records, purchase requisitions and receipts and keep dispatch up-to-date
- Arrange logistics for items purchased (import, export, customs), ensuring timely delivery of correct goods at minimal costs
- Hire all equipment including buildings, generators and vehicles
- Assist in tendering and design processes, by sourcing and pricing goods where requested
- Liaise with transport company to ensure best freight arrangements
- Implement cost savings and minimal stock levels at all times
- Negotiate bulk buying/discounts for large contract orders
- Conduct research on best quality of service and price
- Conduct negotiations on purchase contracts and supply agreements as directed
- Perform quotation analysis and find the best product for the best price
- Liaise with Accounts to ensure all invoices are correct against purchase orders
- Promote and maintain supplier/vendor/broker relations to ensure value for money
- Evaluate performance of main suppliers
- Search and establish alternative suppliers for major equipment
- Regularly review business processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement changes as appropriate
- Ensure compliance with all required company policies and procedures
Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:
- Solid experienced in procurement gained within the construction industry (ideally with an electrical contractor/electrical wholesaler)
- Forklift licence advantageous
- Highly computer literate including MS Office Suite including good experience in MS Excel
- Ability to competently multi-task is essential
- Excellent accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to follow routine processes in a timely manner
- Excellent planning and prioritising ability
- Commitment to meeting tight deadlines
- Effective and courteous communication style
To apply for this position please select the Apply Now button and forward your resume in MS Word format only.For a confidential chat about the opportunity, please call Gillian Morrell on 0432 189 ***.
PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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