Purchasing Officer

The Purchasing Officer is responsible for the management of day to day Purchasing functions across the business units.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To purchase goods and services cost effectively and competitively in accordance with company policies, including electronic filing of all supporting documentation.
• To support EDL Australia (and globally as required) with an uninterrupted flow of materials and services.
• Expedite supply of goods and services as required.
• Liaise and develop good relationships with end users, suppliers and internal management.
• Recommend suppliers from whom goods and services will be purchased to achieve the most cost effective outcome, considering quality, delivery and service requirements.
• Process variations to Purchase orders as and when required and close Purchase Orders no longer required by the business as directed by the company.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders as required.
• Assist Accounts Payable Staff where necessary, including discrepancy resolution on invoice variances to ensure processing and payment.
• Adopt fair and ethical conduct in all dealings and comply with all company policies and procedures as amended from time to time and as directed by Managers/Supervisors
• In addition to the duties set out above, perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Company.

Person Specification

• High level of personal integrity and respect for ethical practices
• Maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Self-organisation and a high degree of personal accountability is demonstrated
• Ability to relate to and work closely with counterparties.
• Team orientated.
• Good computer skills, including the Microsoft office suite
• Able to prioritise workload to meet role deadlines.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible and approachable.
• Ability to travel interstate if required.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Demonstrated understanding of the concept of customer service in an external facing environment particularly as it applies to EDL
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications at intermediate level
• Knowledge, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of relevant standards, legislation, guidelines, principles and practices applicable to Procurement policies, OH&S etc
• Practical experience in purchasing or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire same
• Experience in the maintenance of external party relationships
• Intermediate interpersonal and communication skills and strong customer focus
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and achieve targets
• Sound knowledge in the use of ERP and PC office based software applications
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Relevant Purchasing (e.g. Queensland Purchasing certification) qualifications or equivalent in Procurement & Logistics Management or related discipline
• Previous purchasing experience (5-10 years)
• Knowledge of supply management systems & working in a purchasing and contracting framework
• Experience with Oracle Fusion system
• Proficiency with MS Office.