Purchasing Officer – After Sales

ABOUT VOLGREN:

Volgren was established in 1977 and is Australia’s largest and most successful bus body builder with three manufacturing facilities located in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia with Aftersales facilities across four states including VIC, QLD, WA and New South Wales.

Volgren builds bus bodies for the world’s leading chassis manufacturer’s including Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN and most recently we delivered Queensland’s first ‘E’ bus on a BYD chassis.

Our uncompromising manufacturing standards, class leading technology and our unmatched After Sales service ensure our customers can trust in our product.

Our focus is to provide great working and learning opportunities to passionate people who are ready to walk with us towards growth, progress and transformation. We are a bunch of people who really love what we do, champion ideas and innovation, get around each other and strive for quality.

Our focus is to provide a safe working environment with multiple opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to improve and hone their skills whilst learning about the manufacture of the transport of future - Electric Vehicles. 

Our values include:

• Respect and Appreciation of People
• Making it Happen with Excellence
• Customer Satisfaction
• Ethics and Integrity
• Sustainability
• Teamwork

BENEFITS:

• The opportunity to build on your current skills and open further doors in the manufacturing industry.
• Continue to be a part of a growth orientated global organisation.
• Local and international career opportunities with Volgren Australia and Marcopolo
• Contribute to the local content supported by the government
• Ability to work within a close team environment
• Opportunity to travel interstate
• Be part of the National Incentive Program
• Clean and safe work conditions
• Ongoing support for the right candidate
• Opportunity to cross skill with different section/departments
• Close to public transport
• 24/7 Free access to our Employee Assistance Program ( EAP)
• Free onsite parking available
• Working in a well set up facility with modern equipment

This position also requires the applicant to undertake a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol analysis, musculoskeletal evaluation and hearing test

Applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Volgren is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. 

As an Inclusive employer we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from Indigenous Business Sectors, people of all genders including those who identify as LGBTQIA, people with a disability and from disability enterprises, people from Sustainable Regions, Disadvantaged Sectors and Social Enterprises and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to treating every application objectively, follow a coherent screening and interview process and we hire based on attitude, skill and merit.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only short listed candidates will be contacted.*

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to purchase products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations in Aftersales Facilities. You will quote and review prices, place orders, expedite deliveries and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained. For this role, you will need good technical knowledge, understanding of drawings and heavy vehicle parts, and solid analytical skills to make sure you’re identifying the most profitable offers. Ultimately, you’ll create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time at the right price with the required quality level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control the purchasing of all supplied products for our VIC/NSW/QLD/WA Aftersales Facilities including quoting, ordering, expediting, supplier development, auditing and quality control.
• Identify various cost elements of the existing products and be able to implement cost reductions by process improvement, minimal design change, supplier development, benchmarking/ building “cost model” to justify supplier’s price. 
• Develop and implement strategies, processes and procedures that achieve the company’s short- and long-term expectations regarding suppliers’ delivery, cost, quality, Innovation/Technology, delivery and continuous improvement. 
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and our Purchasing Team in Victoria to implement improvements. 
• Attend meetings with cross functional teams on cost saving projects.
• Negotiate price reductions.
• Maintain complete and accurate records. 
• Communicate and enforce quality requirements with vendors. 
• Be able to read drawings and review part issues when called upon by production and be able to detail that back to suppliers for quick resolution.
• Ensure that material is ordered for on-time delivery into VIC/NSW/QLD/WA Aftersales.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong background in cost reduction and process improvement initiatives with demonstrated competence in negotiating is a necessity.
• Must be highly effective at communicating with customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of international trading and “Incoterms” is required. 
• Computer skills in advanced Microsoft office suite. Epicor ERP System is an asset. 

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Min 5 years’ experience in Purchasing.
• Computer skills in advanced Microsoft office suite. Epicor ERP System is an asset