Job Description
HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Material Planner / Buyer / Purchasing Officer for a leading global manufacturing organisation based in Sunshine, Victoria.
This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a high-performing team in a dynamic and quick-paced environment.
This position offers an immediate start through to 19 September ****, with the possibility of extension based on operational requirements.
What's on Offer?
$***** per hour plus 12% superannuation
Full-time hours: 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday roster
Long-term assignment through to September ****
Potential extension opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to work within a complex supply chain and manufacturing operation
About the Role
As a Material Planner / Buyer, you will be responsible for balancing material supply with production demand while ensuring inventory and supplier performance targets are achieved.
You will work closely with suppliers, planning teams, operations and key stakeholders to maintain material availability and minimise supply chain risk.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the site's material planning activities based on operational requirements
Maintain accuracy of supplier schedules and commitments
Monitor and manage planning exceptions generated through advanced planning systems
Balance supplier capabilities with production and operational needs
Assess the impact of supplier commitments on production and build schedules
Support constrained supply allocation processes
Generate, validate and analyse supplier scorecards
Proactively manage supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives




Escalate potential supply interruptions and risks before production impact occursPartner with demand and supply planning teams to manage changing volume and product mix requirements
Support inventory optimisation and inventory repositioning activities
Analyse, interpret and improve supply chain KPIs and performance metrics
Participate in engineering change and part change control processes
About You
Previous experience in Material Planning, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Planning or Inventory Management
Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or large-scale supply chain environments
Strong knowledge of materials planning systems, MRP/ERP systems and advanced planning tools
Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret data, KPIs and supply chain performance metrics
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with planning and reporting tools
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
A collaborative approach with the ability to work across multiple business functions
Highly Regarded
Experience with inventory optimisation and PFEP (Plan for Every Part) methodologies
Exposure to engineering change management and part lifecycle planning
Experience using business intelligence dashboards and advanced planning systems
Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Business or a related discipline
At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability.
If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator ****** visitwww.hoban.com.au/adjustmentsfor additional contact details.

📌 Purchasing Officer (Victoria)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Victoria