Job Description

This is a recent role. We're looking for someone to take ownership of national procurement from our Tullamarine warehouse.

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You'll handle the full buying process for CCTV cameras, cables, IT equipment and related products. A big part of the job is looking at the data - stock levels, supplier performance, spend - and using that to give practical advice on how we should be buying and managing inventory. There's also a bit of hands-on warehouse work involved.

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You'll report to the Supply Chain Manager and be capable to work independently.

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Data and information

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- Keep accurate records on suppliers, orders, stock levels, lead times and costs
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- Look at the numbers to spot trends, risks and opportunities
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- Put together clear reports and recommendations for the Supply Chain Manager
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- Make sure supplier and product information is organised and up to date
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Buying and suppliers

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- Raise and manage daily and weekly orders with our regular suppliers (around 40-50 of them)
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- Source new suppliers when we need them
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- Negotiate prices, lead times and terms
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- Keep an eye on how suppliers are performing and chase issues when they come up
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- Maintain good working relationships with the key ones
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Stock and returns

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- Keep inventory accurate at the warehouse
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- Use the data to set sensible reorder points and avoid both stock-outs and excess
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- Help manage returns, warranty claims and defective stock, and keep the paperwork in order
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Process and advice

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- Look at how we currently do things and suggest practical improvements
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- Give advice on better ways to organise purchasing, stock control and supplier management
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- Help put simple procedures in place that actually work
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- Contribute ideas on how the supply chain side of the business can run better as we grow
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Warehouse

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- Lend a hand in the warehouse when needed (receiving, put-away, stock checks)
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What we're after

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- Solid experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally in wholesale, electronics, IT or something similar
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- Comfortable working with data, writing reports and turning information into useful recommendations
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- Experience dealing with suppliers and negotiating
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- Understanding of inventory control
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- Organised, detail-focused and able to manage your own workload
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- Good with Excel and inventory systems
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- Can work independently but still fit in with the team
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This isn't just a transactional buying job. You'll be expected to look at the information, organise it properly, and give practical advice on how we manage procurement and stock.

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📌 Procurement Specialist (Williamstown)
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