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Job Title


Purchasing Officer


Company : Brenntag


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Purchasing Officer role at Brenntag.Responsibilities include:Transferring purchase requirements into purchase orders and placing orders with suppliers.Processing purchase orders, following up, and monitoring orders.Updating and administrating relevant purchasing documentation.Organizing purchasing-related communication between all relevant interfaces.Managing complaints as a process owner.Organizing and tracking inbound logistics and managing import/export for orders.Monitoring purchasing thresholds and approval processes, including customer-owned inventory requirements.Facilitating expired inventory mitigation activities and ensuring correct ordering aligned with working capital restrictions.Developing and executing stock/replenishment strategies, managing inventory turns, and reviewing customer forecasts monthly for BES BU materials.Maintaining a professional attitude and working cross-functionally to meet supply strategy goals.Supporting continuous improvement in planning tools and processes.Collaborating with the commercial and customer service teams to enhance customer experience.Job Requirements:3-5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, shipping, or logistics roles.Preferred experience in distribution and/or logistics.Advantageous experience in the chemical industry or similar sectors.Proficiency with SAP and other reputable ERP systems, with an understanding of purchase order, planning, logistics, and warehousing systems.Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.Brenntag is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, valuing diversity and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr