Purchasing Officer

Due to recent growth, Future Engineering and Communication (FEC) are currently seeking industry experienced Purchasing Officer to join our FEC team on a full-time basis.

This role will be based out of our Head Office located in Cockburn WA and will support our National Operations with our interstate depots operating out of NSW, QLD, SA.

Future Engineering and Communication is an Australian owned market leader specialising in both the Communications and Powerline industries who complete in-house Engineering, Design, Fabrication, Construction, and management services. 

What’s Included & Key Benefits:

• An opportunity to build a long-term career with a market leader within the Communication and Powerline industries. 
• Excellent internal career progression opportunities in line with recent and planned growth
• A competitive salary based on skills and relevant experience.
• An opportunity to work with a supportive team, with a strong performance-based culture.
• Continued job training and development.

What’s Involved:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our Purchasing Officer is responsible for:

• Building and maintaining relationships with FEC suppliers, subcontractors and customers 
• Strategic procurement of stocked hardware, build material, plant, and equipment sourcing.
• International sourcing of goods and materials
• Managing and maintaining the stock management system
• General purchasing operations such as:
  • Sourcing quotations, raising purchase orders, reconciling goods received, negotiation of best value for money outcomes
• Ad hoc deliveries and collections
• Working closely with FEC storeman to ensure required build materials and hardware is available for upcoming works.
• General housekeeping duties of materials, stock and goods

What’s Required:

• Experience using IT systems such as outlook, word, excel etc
• Ability to learn new systems and software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills to meet both project and internal deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift Ticket (Desired)
•  Knowledge of and previous experience working in the telecommunications and/or power industries will be highly regarded.
• In reward you will be offered a permanent position with a true leader in the industry who is able to offer stable and permanent employment. You will be offered a competitive salary which is negotiable to commensurate with your skills and experience in return for your strong work ethic and commitment to the position. There is a lot of opportunity for growth in the role as the business continues to expand.

What’s Next:

Either click ‘apply’ and follow the prompts to submit your resume or, you can also apply by submitting your written application to **********@futureau.com.au.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our head office on 9417 4999 to find out more!