Purchasing Officer

Job title: Purchasing Officer

Company: Silver Chain


Job description: Purchasing Officer

• Fixed-term opportunity, 2-3 months with possibility of extension
• Hybrid working supported
• Osborne Park location, parking provided

The opportunitySilverchain is recruiting for a Purchasing Officer for a fixed-term opportunity, initially 2-3 months time with the possibility of extension. This role is responsible for the management of ad-hoc sourcing and transactional ordering for all of Silverchain Group for non-standard products, the management of product catalogues, user logins and ordering systems. The role is a front-line internal customer facing role and is highly engaged with many areas of the business and suppliers.Key responsibilitiesThe major accountabilities of this position are below:

• Daily sourcing of products and placement of purchase orders through Microsoft Dynamics 365 ordering systems
• Maintaining purchase orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Source and evaluate product, service and pricing offers from suppliers
• Research and establish relationships between Silver Chain and potential external suppliers
• Monitor vendor invoices, validate application of contract pricing, and resolve any pricing variances identified
• Generate reports related to purchasing
• Provide advice to all stakeholders that will reduce ad hoc procurement requests
• Maintain lists of user logins for various systems such as Winc, Ch2 and Startrack
• Supporting national consistent and scalable solutions allowing for unique local elements

About youSpecific requirements that are necessary for the role are:

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes
• Experience in a similar role
• Experience with ERP and/or PTP systems, in particular Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Highly efficient time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction
• Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders in relation to various procurement and purchasing issues
• Written communication skills to draft correspondence of various procurement and purchasing issues
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to research and analyse information and recommend solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer applications and related software. Such as Microsoft 365 suite including Excel, Word and reporting tools
• Knowledge of issues and trends affecting procurement and purchasing process
• Possess a “can do” attitude and willingness to learn

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Super + the ability to salary package up to $18,550
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support
• Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts
• Option to purchase an extra 2 weeks leave per calendar year
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• 17% Leave Loading
• Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners

How to applyTo submit your application, click ‘Apply’ and if you would like to see a copy of the position description, please contact Claire Santoro at Claire.Santoro@silverchain.org.au.At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.About Silverchain GroupFor 130 years, Silverchain has been a leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and across Australia. It is our ambition to create a better home care system for all Australians.Join our team of more than 5,800 staff, including corporate staff, nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts and a dedicated research and innovation division, operating as Silverchain, RDNS Silverchain and KinCare. We care for more than 140,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

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Location: Osborne Park, WA

Job date: Wed, 01 Jan 2025 02:49:20 GMT

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