Purchasing Officer

* Full time role
* Minimum 4-month position with possibility for extension and permanency
* $42 – $45 per hour
* Located in Welshpool, WA

The Company:
Our client develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together.

The Position:
We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to implement procurement and purchasing strategies to maximise cost savings and improve part lead times. This will ensure timely and accurate production and delivery is achieved for all stakeholders and critical support is provided to the spare parts division.

This is initially a four-month opportunity with a chance to transition to a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:
* Negotiate cost reductions with vendors and identify alternate vendors that meet the procurement requirements
* Coordinate vendor activity for Global, National, Local and Spare Parts components including negotiation of price, conditions, supply agreements, despatch and PO generation.
* Coordinate vendor management activities
* Manage parts ordering system, ensuring deadlines are met
* Raise Purchase Requisitions as required
* Analyse spend data and prepare reports highlighting key elements of the analysis
* Convert internal requisitions into Purchase Requisitions in SAP
* Expediting of parts orders for global and local Vendors.

Skills and experience
* Advanced level Excel, PowerPoint & Microsoft Access
* Advanced level of SAP skills
* 2-3 years of Procurement experience
* Demonstrated experience managing external Vendors
* Strong Interpersonal skills
* Excellent time management skills

About you:
* You will have full working rights
* You will be available to commence in February 2024
* You will enjoy working within a fast-paced environment and working within a team
* You will be dedicated to providing exceptional service to all stakeholders

How to Apply:
If this sounds like your next role, please APPLY NOW!

Who are we and what do we do?

Tecside are the partner of choice for Contract Staffing and Recruitment Services within the Oil, Gas & Energy, Mining & Resources, Rail & Infrastructure, Power & Renewables, Maritime & Defence, Industrial & Construction and Manufacturing industries. Our Client Portfolio is diverse, and we hold strong partnerships with many organisations of varying sizes globally. At our core we are driven by the four DNA pillars of safety, communication, accountability, and transparency

As a proud RAP endorsed organisation, Tecside are committed to achieving a diverse & inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. More on our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.tecside.com.au/.