Purchasing Officer - Perth CBD Location

About Bhagwan Marine

Since beginning operations in 2000, Bhagwan Marine has become one of the largest Australian marine vessel operator’s servicing the Oil & Gas, Resources, Civil Construction, Towage and Marine Logistics.. 

With over 650 staff, a fleet of more than 150 vessels and a network of offices and facilities across Australia, Bhagwan Marine is recognised today as a diverse, adaptive and pro-active business that strives to not only meet the needs of its clients, but to surpass their expectations.

The Opportunity

To support the growth of our company, Bhagwan Marine is looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our Purchasing team based in the Perth CBD office. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, self starter with the ability to build positive, working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders and have previous experience in purchasing or procurement preferably within the marine, oil & gas, or resources industries.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders using Dynamics365.
• Assist with receipting goods received into Dynamics365 when required.
• Assist with the review and completion of supplier credit applications.
• Conduct spending analyses on the supply market to identify suitable suppliers.
• Develop sourcing strategies to identify suppliers capable of meeting requirements and demand whilst minimizing risk and costs.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding products, prices, and geographical coverage.
• Assist in the implementation of new supply structures.
• Assist in managing suppliers via structured and planned supplier reviews.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quotations, orders, deliveries and corrective actions around delivery issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate data management and maintain information records.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems, policies, procedures, and practices involving the purchase order process.
• Ensure that the appropriate processes and information flows are utilised to maintain timely communication across the business and with suppliers.
• Assist in the development and implementation of action plans and proposals to prevent stock and inventory issues.
• Adhoc tasks as required by the Finance Team.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Must have Australian working rights with no restrictions. 
• Must be located in Perth WA. 
• 1 - 5 years demonstrated Purchasing Officer experience.
• Sound business acumen / commercial sense.
• Experience in the Marine, Oil & Gas, Resource or Construction Industry sectors (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel. 
• Dynamics 365 experience (desirable).
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated self-starter, with a proactive mindset.
• High standard of honesty, integrity, reliability, and professionalism.

Benefits:

• We have a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment.
• We actively work on promoting a positive and effective safety culture.
• We have a ‘can do' attitude that values initiative and achieving our goals

What we need from you

• A CV outlining your education, skillset, and experience.