Job Description

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

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PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

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Our client is currently seeking a Senior Purchasing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and grow into a broader procurement and logistics leadership role within a well-established manufacturing business.

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*All applicants must hold full work rights to work permanently in Australia.

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About the role:

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This position will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier coordination, inventory control and material planning to support manufacturing operations, while contributing to continuous improvement across procurement processes.

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- Raise and manage purchase orders using SAP
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- Monitor supplier performance, quotations and delivery schedules
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- Coordinate stock control,



goods receipting and discrepancy investigations
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- Collaborate closely with production and warehouse teams to ensure material availability
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- Build strong supplier relationships and contribute to process improvements
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- Develop broader procurement and logistics responsibilities over time
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Skills and Experience:

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We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following:

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- Previous purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment
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- Strong SAP experience, with SAP Business One experience highly regarded
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- Advanced Excel and data management skills
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- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders
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- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and grow into a more senior role
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- Chinese language skills are advantageous but not essential
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Why Join This Opportunity?

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- Opportunity to join a long-established Australian manufacturing business supplying specialised industrial equipment
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- Genuine career progression into broader procurement and logistics responsibilities
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- Secure full-time position with onsite parking available
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- Supportive team environment with long-term career development opportunities
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