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Vulcan Smithfield, New South Wales, AustraliaJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Purchasing Officer role at VulcanVulcan Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Purchasing Officer role at VulcanGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Since Vulcan was founded in 1995, we have become Australasias highest performing metals distributor and processor. Our sustained growth is the product of superior service and dedication to continuously improving to every facet of our business.At Vulcan, we believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way. We are proud to have a diverse team from over 70 different countries and more than 90 different ethnicities from across our sites.Come and join us at our Vulcan site in Smithfield, we would love to have you.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and process purchase orders (POs) in accordance with approval processes.Maintain an accurate record of POs, invoices, test certificates, bills of lading, and any other relevant information/documents pertaining to inbound deliveriesTrack shipments and ensure timely delivery, escalating issues as necessary.Liaise with warehouse teams to manage the receipting of inbound deliveries.Address and resolve invoice vs. PO discrepancies in a timely manner.Generate, maintain, and distribute backorder reports to corresponding suppliers.Monitor products on backorder and follow up on outstanding items.Provide regular reports to Internal Partners on supplier delivery status and key procurement metrics.Identify trends or issues in backorder patterns and recommend corrective actions.Ensure purchasing and shipping records are accurately maintained and easily accessible.Continuously evaluate Supplier delivery times processes and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.Ad-hoc tasks as requiredRequirementsProven experience in purchasing, logistics and/or supply chainFamiliarity with shipping processes and related documentationKnowledge of purchase order systems and supplier managementStrong proficiency in excel and exposure to ERP systemsExcellent organizational and multitasking skillsStrong attention to detail and problem solving abilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, customer focusedProactive, team player, knows own strengths, and out of the box thinkerBenefitsGenerous parental leave policyAccess to gym facilitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeProfessional but relaxed company cultureIf the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and well be in touch ASAP. Wed love to hear from you!Please note you must either be residing in Australia or hold a current relevant work visa to be considered for this role.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionPurchasing and Supply ChainIndustriesWholesale Metals and MineralsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vulcan by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Purchasing Officer roles.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr