Purchasing Officer

Company/Job Overall

· OSS Maritime Group is an Australia-based, multinational leading provider of logistics & marine services with an excellent global trading record of over 30 years.

· We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our Purchasing team at our Melbourne head office. Valuing employee contributions and fostering a culture of creativity, the company provides an exiting platform for professional growth.

Job Purpose

· Serve as an important member of the purchasing/management team

· Reduce procurement costs

· Update pricing system/strategy on a national and global scale

· Lead/manage warehouse logistic and stock

· Enhance existing purchasing channels

Job Responsibility

1) Costing/purchasing of ships’ parts, services and other needs;

2) Ensuring goods are delivered on time and within delivery schedules;

3) Liaison with customers and suppliers by email, face-to-face and over the phone;

4) Negotiation;

5) Identification of new suppliers and development of relationships with them;

6) Inventory control and stock take;

7) Managing and processing claims to/from suppliers including returning goods;

8) Authorize suppliers’ invoices after goods receipt and invoicing matching;

9) Monitoring and updating data in the company’s purchasing system;

10) Daily and weekly reporting & General administration support.

Job Requirements:
1) Minimum 2 year experience in an office environment, preferably relevant to purchasing;
2) Excellent written and spoken skills in English;
3) Intermediate in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel etc…);
4) Ability to speak a second language highly regarded.

Job Capabilities

· Can do spirit

· Self-motivated

· Result oriented attitude

· Treat your job with respect

· Take initiative in job reporting

· Take initiative asking any questions when in doubt

· Take initiative in communication both internally and externally

Interested applicants are expected to send a resume with a cover letter to *****@maritimegroup.com.au.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Footscray, VIC 3011 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Footscray, VIC 3011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person