International Purchasing Manager – Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings

Total Connections is a well-established, privately owned Australian company specialising in the supply, servicing and replacement of hydraulic and industrial hoses, fittings and components.

With branches in Perth, Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie, we support mining, construction, transport and industrial clients throughout Western Australia.

Our services include hydraulic expertise, mobile breakdown support, shutdown assistance, preventative maintenance, equipment servicing and the supply of a broad range of hydraulic and industrial products.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team based at our Cockburn Central branch.

This position will be responsible for managing local and international purchasing, developing supplier relationships, controlling inventory levels and ensuring the business has the right products available at the right time and at a competitive landed cost.

Cockburn Central, WA | Full-time | Immediate Start | Weekly Pay

About the Role

This is a hands‑on purchasing and inventory management role responsible for coordinating the sourcing, procurement and importation of hydraulic hoses, fittings, adaptors and related industrial products.

You will work closely with our management, sales, operations, warehouse and accounts teams to ensure purchasing decisions support customer demand, operational requirements and the continued growth of the business.

The role requires strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail and the ability to understand and compare technical products across multiple suppliers.

Day to day, your responsibilities may include:

- Managing purchasing from Australian and international suppliers
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with overseas manufacturers, suppliers and freight providers
- Negotiating supplier pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities and supply agreements
- Preparing and issuing purchase orders through NetSuite
- Monitoring open purchase orders, production schedules and expected delivery dates
- Coordinating international freight, shipping, customs clearance and delivery arrangements
- Reviewing freight options, container utilisation and landed costs
- Managing supplier lead times and addressing late or incomplete orders
- Forecasting purchasing requirements based on sales history, current demand and expected business growth
- Maintaining appropriate preferred stock levels, reorder points and safety stock
- Reviewing fast‑moving, slow‑moving, obsolete and excess inventory
- Running and analysing inventory, purchasing and sales reports
- Interpreting supplier catalogues, part numbers and technical product information
- Comparing equivalent products and parts between different manufacturers




- Cross‑referencing hydraulic hoses, fittings, adaptors and industrial components
- Creating new inventory items and updating existing item records in NetSuite
- Ensuring product descriptions, units of measure, pricing, supplier details and technical information are accurate
- Reviewing supplier price increases and recommending appropriate purchasing or pricing actions
- Identifying alternative suppliers and products to reduce cost or improve availability
- Assisting with the development of product catalogues and technical information sheets
- Working with branch managers to maintain suitable stock levels across Perth, Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie
- Supporting warehouse and inventory control processes, including stock adjustments and stocktakes
- Resolving supplier discrepancies, shortages, damaged goods and invoice queries
- Working closely with accounts to ensure supplier invoices and purchase orders are accurately matched
- Providing purchasing and inventory reports to senior management
- Improving purchasing, inventory and supply‑chain processes across the business

This role provides an opportunity to take ownership of international purchasing and contribute directly to the commercial and operational performance of a growing Western Australian business.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an organised, commercially minded and detail‑focused purchasing professional who can confidently manage international suppliers, technical products and complex inventory requirements.

Required

- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or inventory management
- Experience sourcing products from international suppliers and manufacturers
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship‑management skills
- Experience managing purchase orders, lead times and international freight
- Strong understanding of inventory control, demand planning and stock replenishment
- Experience using an ERP system for purchasing and inventory management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
- Robust numerical and analytical ability
- Ability to interpret supplier catalogues, product specifications and technical information
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of landed cost




- Ability to work independently and take ownership of purchasing outcomes
- Full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

- Experience using NetSuite
- Purchasing experience within the hydraulic hose and fittings industry
- Knowledge of hydraulic hoses, fittings, adaptors, valves and fluid‑power products
- Experience purchasing industrial, mining, mechanical or engineering products
- Experience importing products from China, Europe, the United States or other international markets
- Knowledge of international shipping terms, including Incoterms
- Understanding of customs clearance, tariffs, duties and import documentation
- Experience coordinating sea freight, air freight and container shipments
- Experience managing stock across multiple branches or warehouse locations
- Experience with supplier quality management and product compliance
- Qualification in procurement, supply chain, business, logistics or a related field

What’s On Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience and industry knowledge
- Full-time, Monday‑to‑Friday position
- Weekly pay
- Immediate start available
- Perth‑based role at our Cockburn Central branch
- Senior position with ownership of international purchasing and inventory performance
- Opportunity to work directly with senior management
- Established international and Australian supplier network
- Long‑term, stable employment with a growing privately owned business
- Opportunity to improve and develop purchasing and supply‑chain systems
- Exposure to hydraulic, industrial, mining and mechanical products
- Supportive and professional team environment
- Genuine opportunity for career development and progression

Location

This position is based at our Cockburn Central branch and will support purchasing and inventory requirements across our Perth, Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie operations.

The position is primarily office based, with regular interaction with our warehouse, sales, operations, accounts and branch management teams.

Ready to Apply

If you are an experienced purchasing professional with strong international sourcing, inventory management and supplier negotiation skills, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Total Connections team and take ownership of a key function within our growing business.

Please include a current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in international purchasing, inventory management and supplier negotiation.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 International Purchasing Manager – Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings (City of Cockburn)
🏢 Total Connections
📍 City of Cockburn