Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Purchasing & Inventory SpecialistOur RoleWe are looking for a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to join our operations team hardworking team. The role can be located at either our Mole Creek limestone quarry and processing plant, 50 minutes west of Launceston TAS or at our lime processing facility in Traralgon VIC.Key focus areas the role will include:

• Conduct purchasing activities for the Traralgon, Buchan and Mole Creek facilities.
• Manage maintenance parts inventory levels by following Graymont inventory processes.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner, Reliability Engineer and Maintenance Supervisors to ensure parts are available to complete maintenance work and critical parts are stored and managed in the warehouse.
• Obtain quotations from parts suppliers and carry out other buying-related activities.
• Utilize software systems to coordinate Purchase Order generation, approval, submission to suppliers and monitor open orders.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the following attributes and qualifications:

• At least 2 - 3 years’ experience in purchasing, inventory management or similar roles within operations and preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in applying an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to coordinate purchasing and inventory activities, and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy levels.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
• Excellent time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience with quality systems (e.g. ISO9001) desirable.

Our CompanyIncorporated in 1948, Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions. Lime is a versatile industrial chemical that is key to vital industrial processes and applications and is essential for addressing a multitude of complex environmental challenges. Graymont serves North America and Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, with operations in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Mexican-based Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America. Professionally managed and family-owned, the company has been in operation for 75 years. Employing some 1,600 employees globally, Graymont aims to be the preferred supplier, employer, and partner of choice wherever the company operates.To learn more:Our WorkplaceGraymont derives its competitive edge in large part from more than 1,600 employees who bring their diverse skills and energy to work every day at offices and plant sites across North America and Asia-Pacific. In return, we provide competitive wages and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment where you and your team can perform without injury, and opportunities to grow and develop the skills and experience to realize your full potential.