Purchasing Officer - (6 months Fixed Term Contract)

About Bhagwan Marine

Since beginning operations in 2000, Bhagwan Marine has become one of the largest Australian marine vessel operators servicing the Oil & Gas, Resources, Civil Construction, Towage and Marine Logistics.. 

With over 650 staff, a fleet of more than 150 vessels and marine assets, and an international network of offices and facilities, Bhagwan Marine is recognised today as a diverse, adaptive, and proactive business that strives to not only meet the needs of its clients but to surpass their expectations.

This year we are deploying a dynamic expansion strategy to ensure that our fleet and operations capabilities continue to develop through the acquisition and design and commissioning of purpose-built vessels, as well as through the recruitment of talented, well-trained, and highly motivated people.

The Opportunity

To support the growth of our company, Bhagwan Marine is looking for an Purchasing Officer to join our Accounts team on a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months. This role will report to the Purchasing Manager in our Perth CBD office. Any prior experience in purchasing or procurement in the marine, oil & gas, or resources industries would be highly desirable. 

Responsibilities

• Use request to purchase (PQ) forms to raise purchase orders in Dynamics.
• Assist with receipting goods received into Dynamics when required.
• Assist with the review and completion of supplier credit applications.
• Conduct spending analyses on the supply market to identify suitable suppliers.
• Develop sourcing strategies to identify suppliers capable of meeting requirements and demand whilst minimizing risk and costs.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding products, prices, and geographical coverage.
• Assist in the implementation of new supply structures.
• Assist in managing suppliers via structured and planned supplier reviews.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quotations, orders, deliveries and corrective actions around delivery issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate data management and maintain information records.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems, policies, procedures, and practices involving the purchase order process.
• Ensure that the appropriate processes and information flows are utilised to maintain timely communication across the business and with suppliers.
• Assist in the development and implementation of action plans and proposals to prevent stock and inventory issues.
• Ad-Hoc tasks as required by the Finance Team.

Requirements:

• Must have full Australian working rights with no restrictions. 
• Must be located in Perth WA. 
• 1 - 5 years demonstrated accounting/purchasing experience.
• Sound business acumen / commercial sense.
• Experience in the Marine, Oil & Gas, Resource or Construction Industry sectors is desirable.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Results orientated.
• Ability to work proactively.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Intelligent, strategic, and logical thinker.
• High standards of honesty, integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

Benefits:

• We have a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment.
• We actively work on promoting a positive and effective safety culture.
• We have a ‘can do' attitude that values initiative and achieving our goals
• We have a flexible working environment with the opportunity to work remotely

What we need from you

• A CV outlining your education, skillset, and experience.