AddressSouthcott is the largest manufacturer of hydraulic couplings and adaptors in Australia. We have built a reputation for precision machining and as a quality manufacturer of hydraulic components to meet the demands of Australian industry.
As an Australian manufacturer, our commitment to excellence has allowed us to continue to expand our manufacturing capabilities across couplings and adaptors, manifolds, valves, pumps & motors. With advancements in electro-hydraulic systems, our Control Systems Group also provides full in-house design and manufactured systems.
Founded in 1886, we believe our relentless ambition, customer centricity and focus on people have contributed significantly to our success to date.
Southcott is on a transformational journey to place the company in a position to double its revenue. This role is required to support the business with timely and appropriate stock procurement requirements. As a key role within the supply chain function, the Purchasing Assistant role supports the business nationally.
The Purchasing Assistant role is best suited to a data & process orientated person who has exceptional organisational & communication skills. They should be passionate about the customer experience and working collaboratively.
What you’ll do
- Timely placement of stock & customer specific orders for all international & key domestic suppliers.
- Communicate order progress, ETAs and any necessary changes to stakeholders.
- Review stock orders and demand levels, making proactive adjustments as needed.
- Coordinate with local warehouses, freight forwarders, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies and ensure closure.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to align stock requirements with production planning.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to facilitate smooth transactions and communication.
- Liaison with freight forwarders for cost effective import solutions.
- Continuously seek process improvements to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.
- Participate in special projects to continuously improve processes, tools, system and organisation.
- Maintain detailed records to ensure a clear and organised paper trail for all procurement activities, including effective management of email communications and timely responses to inquiries.
To Be Successful, You Will Need:
- A tertiary qualification in purchasing, supply chain, procurement or business.
- At least one year of experience in purchasing and/or logistics preferably within an engineering environment.
- Experience with Pronto software is preferred.
- Strong compliance to process and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- A customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals. If you have a strong work ethic and are interested in this exciting new opportunity, please apply via SEEK so you do not miss out on the chance to work with a dynamic team, for an industry leader.
Please note that we will be interviewing suitable candidates as we receive applications, so please don’t delay in applying.
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have the appropriate working rights for Australia or New Zealand.
