Purchasing Officer

About us

Supply Partners is a growing Australian business operating across the renewable energy and training sectors. We support the clean energy industry through the supply of technical products and services, alongside New Energy Training, our nationally recognised training arm. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a Purchasing Officer to support our procurement function and keep product moving across the business.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will manage the day-to-day purchasing of goods and services, making sure the right product is on hand in the right quantity, at the right cost, at the right time.

This is a hands-on role with real breadth. You will analyse demand and raise purchase orders, stay on top of supplier ETAs, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, and work closely with our warehouse, sales, finance and tech teams to keep stock moving. If you enjoy the detail, like working with data, and get satisfaction from solving problems before they become problems, this one will suit you.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Process internal sales enquiries promptly to support timely customer service and order fulfilment

• Analyse sales forecasts and historical sales data to determine optimal order quantities and timing

• Obtain and compare supplier quotations

• Raise and process purchase orders with approved suppliers

• Proactively monitor and manage purchase order ETAs, escalating potential delivery delays where required

• Advise the warehouse of upcoming large deliveries to support receiving and storage planning

• Build internal stock transfers, and communicate and confirm these with the operations team

• Assist with inventory optimisation and the reduction of excess and obsolete stock

Supplier Management

• Maintain effective, productive relationships with our supplier base

• Monitor supplier performance, assist with supplier performance reviews and escalate recurring issues

• Identify opportunities for cost savings

Administration & System Maintenance

• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing and purchasing information in the ERP system, including purchase order details such as bill of lading, container and consignment numbers

• Maintain procurement-related communication records in the ERP system

• Assist the Finance team with enquiries relating to purchase orders, delivery documents and invoices

• Work closely with the Tech team to maintain accurate product information in the ERP system

• Identify opportunities for process improvement

About you

• 2+ years' experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a similar role

• Hands-on experience with an ERP system - Odoo highly regarded

• Strong Excel skills

• Good numerical and analytical ability

• Strong attention to detail

• Good communication skills, and the confidence to work across multiple internal teams

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply    

If this sounds like the right next step, click Apply Now and submit your CV along with a short cover letter telling us why the role appeals to you.