AddressAbout Us
We are a well-established and successful family-owned business specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality automotive accessories. Catering to both OEM and Automotive Aftermarket customers, our company offers a personalized and close-knit working environment. If you're tired of the impersonal corporate life, feeling overlooked or unrecognized, our space might be the perfect fit for you. We value each team member as an individual, and we are deeply invested in your personal and professional growth. Here, you're not just a number, but a vital part of our team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Purchasing or Procurement role.
- TAFE or University qualifications are recommended but not mandatory.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Obtain Cost Downs on all our raw materials. You are expected to save $100,000 per year in raw materials - this would be achieved by undertaking projects thourghougt the year on various items. For example, you may find we are using two bolt sizes - an M8 x 40mm and an M8 x 45mm - you may consolidate the volumes for both and we could be using M8 x 45 for everything - this consolidation of volume increases purchasing power and saves us 10 cents a bolt which may workout to be a few thousand dollars per year (just an example)
- Lead a team consisting of yourself and one Storeman/Forklift driver. He is responsible for ordering, stocking, and providing counts of incoming goods. You will enter the invoice for the goods he receives into MYOB.
- Liaise with suppliers to address stock shortages and supply chain issues.
- Resolve supply chain problems through cross-functional collaboration with our other Department's (Production, Engineering, and Warehousing)
- Enter all invoices and follow up on any invoicing or pricing discrepancies.
- Do a Monthly Reconciliation of all Statements so they match our system.
- Manage relationships with local and overseas suppliers.
- Develop procurement strategies that minimize costs and enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintain and manage all purchasing information, files, and records.
- Actively manage and optimize inventory levels within different work cells using Kanban Cards (Finished Goods, Work in Progress, and Raw Materials).
- Ensure stock adjustments are accurate, up-to-date, and minimized.
- Run a yearly stock take.
- Lead, develop, and guide team leaders towards better stock control in their respective areas.
- Coordinate the supply and delivery of purchased goods and services to meet production requirements. Your goal is to never run out of stock and therefore production never stops.
- Source new raw materials as needed, adhering to ISO 9001 principles.
Ideal Candidate’s Personal Skills
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Very High attention to detail and a meticulous nature.
- Confidence in their abilities and representation.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Process-driven with the ability to amend, improve, and create new processes where needed.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, focusing on process improvement rather than blame when issues arise.
Learning
- You will report to the General Manager who previously was the Procurement Manager and so can provide any assistance or knowledge that may be necessary to help you thrive in the role.
Benefits
- Full-time role within a friendly and open organization.
- Performance-based bonus tied to cost savings.
- On-site parking and great working hours (7 AM to 3 PM) to help you beat the traffic.
