NHS Trade is looking for an organised and reliable Purchasing Officer to join our team for a 6 month fixed term contract.
This role plays an important part in coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining accurate stock and purchasing records, and ensuring products are available to support our customers and operations.
Who We Are
NHS is a leading supplier of building materials to the trade across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.
We pride ourselves on providing quality products, exceptional service and making life easier for our customers.
We're looking for a Purchasing Officer who is organised, dependable and enjoys working in a quick-paced environment.
If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy problem-solving and can build positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams, this could be a great opportunity to join the NHS family.
We strive to deliver excellent products and outstanding service which reflect our core values of:
We are safeWe are familyWe are the easiest part of the customer's day
About The Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Officer to support purchasing and inventory activities across NHS.
This is a 30 hour p/w position, with Mondays required as a full working day for a 6 month fixed term contract.
There is flexibility in how the remaining hours are worked across the week, making this a great prospect for someone looking for a role with some flexibility while remaining an important part of the day-to-day team.
This role is responsible for coordinating special-order and replenishment purchasing, monitoring outstanding orders and deliveries, maintaining accurate purchasing records,



and working closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve stock, pricing and delivery issues.
You will work collaboratively with our Warehouse Managers, Branch Managers, Category Managers and Goods Inwards teams to help ensure stock is available when required and purchasing activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate special-order and replenishment purchasing in accordance with company proceduresPlace and maintain purchase orders and ensure purchasing information is accurateFollow up outstanding purchase orders and supplier deliveriesMonitor expected delivery dates and communicate delays or supply issues to relevant team membersReview stock availability before placing new ordersRun and action purchasing, replenishment, Goods Inwards and inventory reportsMaintain accurate product, supplier, purchase order and inventory case records
Investigate stock, supplier, pricing, credit and delivery discrepanciesWork with internal teams to minimise excess stock, stock discrepancies, losses and unnecessary return costsCoordinate supplier returns and creditAssist with stocktakes, stock counts and investigations into stock discrepanciesProvide support and guidance to the Goods Inwards teamMonitor purchasing enquiries and ensure issues are followed through to resolution
About You




You are a dependable and practical team player who takes pride in producing quality work while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
You will bring:
Previous experience in purchasing, inventory, goods inwards or a similar roleStrong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesHigh attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate recordsConfidence communicating with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholdersAbility to investigate discrepancies and identify practical solutionsExperience using purchasing, inventory or business management systemsSound Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint and TeamsAbility to work independently while contributing positively to a broader teamA proactive approach and willingness to follow issues through to resolutionExperience with EXO Business and the Freight Systems would be highly regardedHolds a current NSW Driver Licence (Provisional or above)
Employee Benefits
Your birthday off every year as our gift to youAnnual health & wellbeing support, including a wellness rebate and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Reward and recognition programsDiscounts on products and services through our partners and associationsAccess to ongoing training and development opportunitiesRegular staff social events and workplace giving opportunities
NHS respectfully advises that all roles are subject to ongoing random Drug and Alcohol testing.
Pre-employment checks including a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening, reference checks and background check will form a part of the recruitment process.
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📌 Purchasing Officer (Nhs21) (New South Wales)
🏢 NHS Trade
📍 New South Wales