Purchasing Officer

Sika Australia Pty Ltd is a well-established industry leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals servicing Construction, Industry, Marine & Mining divisions across Australia.

We are a Global Organization with subsidiaries in over 100 countries around the world, we manufacture in over 400 factories with over 33,000 employees & an expanding team across Australia. 

• Plan and execute supply of FG and raw materials, ensuring that all critical data indicators are reviewed as part of the process including but not limited to Pallet and or Order Multiple, Unit of Measure, Date (Lead-time) management and pricing.
• Manage Shipment Arrival Notices from Freight Forwarder and ensure WHS teams are given notice as to what is being delivered each week.
• Update and monitor Safety Stock for all Raw Materials and Packaging items for my assigned categories.
• Notify business areas if key information is incorrect or missing in SAP. i.e.:- BOMs, Demand, SOH Figures, UOM etc. etc.
• Monitor and analyse stocks levels and lead performance improvement relating to inventory and service improvement for your assigned categories.
• Maximise raw material efficiency.
• Identify issues that could impact the workflow and seek to improve/rectify them with minimal impact to business operations.
• Maintain highest level customer DIFOT by evaluating and recommending actions to improve on time in full performance to the customer.
• Attend weekly/monthly material planning meetings.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities that may arise due to business demands that falls within the scope of this role.

• Minimum of four (4) years of hands on experience in a Planning and Purchasing environment.
• Advanced data analysis and strong critical thinking and logic skills.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system
• Experience in collaborating in an S&OP environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Possess APICS or similar professional certification.
• Detail-oriented and highly organised with strong analytical skills for data interpretation.
• Reading comprehension to understand technical and legal requirements.
• Ability to work on multiple projects or issues simultaneously.

As a market leader, Sika Australia understands and recognizes the contribution employees make to the success of our business.

In return for your experience and commitment, you will be rewarded with,

• A competitive salary package.
• A supportive working environment with a strong, positive company culture
• We invest in our employees – you will be provided with all relevant training and development.

Open to recent university graduates; on-the-job training will be provided. Apply now and kickstart your career!

We thank you in advance for your application, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have valid AU working rights.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical including a drug and alcohol screen.

Sika Australia is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Disclaimer – Sika Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Sika Australia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.