Procurement & Product Development Support

Procurement & Product Development Support

Support Procurement. Help Develop New Products. Grow With A-FLO Equipment.

Full-time | 40 hours per week | Working hours negotiable for the right candidate

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is more than a procurement administration position - it is an opportunity to become an important part of the team supporting procurement, supplier management, product sourcing and product development at A-FLO Equipment.

As we continue to grow our product range and strengthen our procurement function, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive Procurement & Product Development Support person to join our team.

The initial focus of this role will be procurement support. As you develop your understanding of the A-FLO business, products and suppliers, you will progressively become more involved in supporting the Product Development portfolio.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will provide practical support across day-to-day procurement activities while working closely with the National Operations Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager and National Technical Manager to support the Product Development portfolio.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being involved in different areas of the business, takes ownership of their work and wants the chance to develop their skills and take on greater responsibility over time.

You will be involved in everything from supplier communication and purchase orders through to sourcing new products, coordinating samples and supporting the introduction of new products to the A-FLO range.

ABOUT A-FLO EQUIPMENT





A-FLO Equipment is a dynamic Australian-owned and family-operated company with more than 30 years of experience designing, supplying and implementing fluid handling solutions across a diverse range of Australian industries.

We are recognised for our exceptional customer service, quality products and practical approach to solving our customers' needs.

Our products and solutions are carefully selected to meet the demanding conditions of the Australian market, with a focus on quality, reliability and value.

We have built a strong foundation and continue to expand our product offering.

Now we are looking for the right person to help support the next stage of that growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Procurement & Product Development Support, you will provide practical support across two key areas of the business - procurement and product development.

Procurement

Your initial and primary focus will be supporting the Procurement Manager with day-to-day procurement tasks.

This will include purchase orders, supplier communication, order tracking, pricing, lead times, product information and general procurement administration.

You will play an important role in ensuring procurement activities are organised, accurate and followed through from purchase order to delivery.

Product Development

Alongside your procurement responsibilities, you will support the National Operations Manager,



Sales & Marketing Manager and National Technical Manager with the Product Development portfolio.

As you develop your knowledge of A-FLO's products, suppliers and markets, you will become increasingly involved in product sourcing and development activities.

You will support the process of bringing new products into the A-FLO range - from initial research and supplier engagement through to samples, evaluation, documentation and launch.

Procurement & Supplier Support

- Supporting the Procurement Manager with day-to-day procurement tasks.
- Raising and maintaining purchase orders.
- Communicating with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and lead times.
- Tracking outstanding orders and following up supplier commitments.
- Maintaining accurate supplier and product information in NetSuite.
- Following up procurement issues and helping coordinate practical solutions.
- Supporting supplier research and identifying alternative sources.
- Assisting with supplier communication and relationship management.
- Ensuring procurement actions and commitments are followed through.

Product Sourcing & Development Support

- Supporting the National Operations Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager and National Technical Manager with the Product Development portfolio.
- Researching potential products, suppliers and alternative sources.
- Requesting and coordinating product samples and product information.
- Supporting product testing and evaluation activities.
- Coordinating information between Procurement, Operations, Sales & Marketing and Technical.
- Supporting the introduction of new products into the

📌 Procurement & Product Development Support (Melbourne)
🏢 A-FLO Equipment
📍 Melbourne