AddressPurchasing Officer
- Permanent, full-time opportunity
- Hybrid working supported
- Salary sacrifice, leave loading, and more
- Can be based Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne
The opportunity
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for the management of ad-hoc sourcing and transactional ordering for all of Silver Chain Group for non-standard products, the management of product catalogues, user logins and ordering systems. The role is a front-line internal customer facing role and is highly engaged with many areas of the business and suppliers.
Key responsibilities
The major accountabilities of this position are below, see Position Description for more details:
- Daily sourcing of products and placement of purchase orders through Microsoft Dynamics 365 ordering systems
- Maintaining purchase orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Source and evaluate product, service and pricing offers from suppliers
- Research and establish relationships between Silver Chain and potential external suppliers
- Monitor vendor invoices, validate application of contract pricing, and resolve any pricing variances identified
- Generate reports related to purchasing
- Provide advice to all stakeholders that will reduce ad hoc procurement requests
- Maintain lists of user logins for various systems such as Winc, Ch2 and Startrack
- Supporting national consistent and scalable solutions allowing for unique local elements.
About you
Specific qualification requirements that are necessary for the role:
- Tech Savvy, Self-motivated and willing to learn!
Desirable (But not essential)
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes
- Experience in a similar role
- Experience with ERP and/or PTP systems, in particular Microsoft Dynamics 365
Essential
- Highly efficient time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction
- Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders in relation to various procurement and purchasing issues
- Written communication skills to draft correspondence of various procurement and purchasing issues
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to research and analyse information and recommend solutions
- Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer applications and related software. Such as Microsoft 365 suite including Excel, Word and reporting tools
- Knowledge of issues and trends affecting procurement and purchasing process
- Possess a "can do" attitude and willingness to learn
Under the Aged Care act 1997, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to commencement.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate + super + the ability to packaging of up to $18,550
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
- Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts
- Option to purchase an extra 2 weeks leave per calendar year
- Paid parental leave of 12 weeks
- 17% Leave Loading
- Laptop, phone, monitors all provided
- Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners
How to apply
To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply' or contact Carly Tracy, Recruitment Consultant via ***********@silverchain.org.au
At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
Based on Silverchain Group Policy and State Government Directions, you may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster requirements.
About Silverchain Group
For nearly 130 years, Silverchain has been a leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and across Australia.
Join our team of more than 4,500 staff, caring for more than 115,000 clients across Australia. We'll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.
Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate + super + the ability to packaging of up to $18,550
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
- Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts
- Option to purchase an extra 2 weeks leave per calendar year
- Paid parental leave of 12 weeks
- 17% Leave Loading
- Laptop, phone, monitors all provided
- Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners
