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Form of work Johns Lyng Group
North Geelong Office
Full-Time Opportunity (Monday to Friday Hours)
Career Growth Opportunities
The Company:
Positioned as one of Australia's leading Insurance Builders, Johns Lyng Group has been established since 1953 and has a reputation for excellence. Management's transparent and honest attitude towards staff, coupled with our team of highly skilled craftsmen and professionals make us ready for any building emergency.
The Role:
Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Geelong team in the position of Purchasing Officer.
In this diverse role, you will ensure trade, material and supplier costs are competitive, while also managing the end to end procurement and on-boarding of suppliers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and secure company that values its people above all else! Future opportunities for career progression will also be available.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Obtain quotations for sub-contractor works
Liaise with supervisors, estimators, suppliers, subcontractors & senior management
Tender projects
Process quotations & recommendations
Update and maintain subcontractor trade base
Manage inductions of new subcontractors & suppliers
Make recommendations for capital & overhead expenditure
Authorise project expenditure up to the budgeted allowance
Develop KPI measures to meet organisational requirements in key areas
Ensure all quotations conform to legislative & contractual OHS requirements
Ensure all certificates for work cover & public liability insurance are current
Attend project sites on an adhoc basis
Undertake general administrative tasks
Assist in preparing & coordinating monthly cost reporting meetings for supervisor projects
Access, view & update sensitive information relating to customers, employees & company intellectual property
Key Selection Criteria:
Do you have proven examples of demonstrating drive and energy? Are you extremely motivated and can think outside the box? Do you want the opportunity to potentially work your way into a partnership? Being able to demonstrate and highlight examples of these are the key criteria for you to be successful in joining our existing talented and passionate team. The following selection criteria is also important, but we are happy to teach and mentor you along the way.
Previous purchasing / procurement experience
Construction or insurance background highly advantageous, however not essential
Ability to build effective relationships with both internal & external stakeholders
Results driven with excellent attention to detail
Superior customer service & communication skills, both written & verbal
Strong organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple & competing priorities
Ability to be empathetic to the needs of the client
Proactive & motivated personality
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Benefits:
An immediate start
A respected organisation with stability & security
Support & guidance from experienced managers
A positive & rewarding team culture
Future career progression where great work is recognised & rewarded
Up to date technology & a modern office environment
Please note: A criminal background check will make up part of the recruitment process.
