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Form of workPurchasing Officer
About Australian Agribusiness
Australian Agribusiness is an integrated manufacturer, distributor, and provider of professional products and services. We’re dedicated to providing effective and responsible solutions that enhance human life, through protecting and nurturing the environment and supporting a sustainable future.
Australian Agribusiness establishes the strategic direction for our Crop Solutions, and Consumer and Professional Solutions business divisions. Our Crop Solutions division is home to Accensi, Australia’s leading independent toll manufacturer of agrochemical and crop solution products. Our Consumer and Professional Solutions divisions comprise of Nuturf, Globe Pest Solutions, and Amgrow, which respectively operate across the professional turf and greenspace management, pest management, and consumer home and garden sectors. Together, we create partnerships that leverage innovation and capability in our market segments.
About the Opportunity
Australian Agribusiness is seeking a full-time permanent Purchasing Officer to be based at our head office in Rhodes. This role reports through to the Purchasing Team Leader and will work alongside a close-knit, friendly team, of Purchasing Officers. The successful candidate will use their experience to assist with inventory and purchase requirements across the business. This role offers hybrid/flexible working opportunities.
Key Duties
- Purchase order management - placing of purchase orders, following up delivery dates and backorders
- Review and actioning purchase requirements for 2,000+ SKU’s
- Identifying and reporting on potential risks with regard to projected orders
- Manage and maintain Item Master Data
- Contribute to the company’s strategic plans and goals
- Negotiate pricing with suppliers
- Communicating and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
About You
- A minimum 3-5 years’ relevant practical experience
- Able to communicate with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks.
- Demonstrated capacity to exercise mature judgement, diplomacy, and discretion
- Computer literacy in MS Office and able to adapt to ERP systems.
- High level of administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and schedule work to meet deadlines
- High level of attention to detail and great time management skills, in a fast paced, high SKU environment
- Previous experience working for a multi-site distribution and/or manufacturing company
- Ability to manage purchasing duties in both a manufacturing and distribution environment will be highly regarded but not essential.
About the Benefits
- Hybrid/flexible working opportunities
- Dynamic and diverse organisation
- Monthly and quarterly reward and recognition initiatives
- Professional development opportunities
- Great office environment in convenient location
- Employee Assistance Program
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in Australia.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for our positions.
