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Senior Purchasing Officer

Vawdrey
Dandenong South, VIC
A$85,000-$95,000 p/a + Superannuation
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics → Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory
Full-time
On-site

Posted 9 days ago


Who we are

Established in 1974, Vawdrey Australia is the nation’s leading manufacturer of quality semi-trailers. As Australia's largest independent trailer builder, Vawdrey aims to consistently improve the standard of design and quality within the country's trailer building industry.

Vawdrey Australia is currently offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and reliable Senior Purchasing officer to join our Purchasing Department.

This role will be responsible to

  • Monitor / schedule stock levels to identify purchasing requirements.
  • Track orders and ensure timely deliveries.
  • Update system with order details (dates, vendors, quantities)
  • Evaluate offers from vendors negotiate better prices (Steel)
  • Follow up with suppliers, as need to confirm or change orders.
  • Supervise and delegate work to works in department as required e.g. job packages, steel orders, stock checks and stock control.
  • Educate and train new employees and current employees in the department up to your expectations.
  • Prepare purchase orders as required.

To succeed in this role you will have

  • Minimum 3 years of Purchasing experience
  • Experience in the heavy vehicle manufacturing industry is desirable
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to train and communicate with others.
  • Basic MS office computer skills.
  • Ability to work in a team or individually when required.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to participate to a full pre-employment musculoskeletal assessment, audiometry assessment and instant drug and alcohol test.

If you hold the relevant experience and skills, please APPLY NOW!!


About Vawdrey

Dandenong South, VIC, Australia
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
501-1000 employees

Vawdrey Australia is the nation’s leading manufacturer of quality semi trailers and associated transport equipment.

Proudly designed and manufactured in Australia at our Dandenong facility in Melbourne’s south eastern logistics hub, we build equipment that is custom made for the unique conditions found in the Australian operating environment.

We pride ourselves on delivering trailers that meet the highest standards of design and finish, that deliver unmatched levels of productivity and safety, backed up by nation-wide service and support across the country.

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