Purchasing Officer - - 44686 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

• This position is available due to long term team member retiring

• Partnered with The Smith Family Supporting Youth Education.

• Enjoy Hybrid flexibility and working in supportive and inclusive team

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At Iplex we are committed to a powerful vision – Providing Safe & Secure Water to the World Around Us. We do this by forging partnerships with our customers and communities to deliver safe, secure, and innovative water solutions that not only address the present needs but also lay a solid foundation for future generations.

As Australia's leading manufacturer and supplier of pipeline systems, we take pride in our pivotal role within Australia’s water industry. We understand the significance of our work, and we are driven by the shared goal of creating a better future. Join us today to lead a passionate team dedicated to shaping a brighter future and leaving a lasting impact on Australia's water landscape.

More About Your New Role

Due to retirement, we are currently seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our established team in Iplex Strathpine, you will provide practical purchasing support for operational and capital projects across the business. Working closely with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance and other internal teams, you will create and manage purchase orders, check approvals and documentation, maintain accurate information and help resolve purchasing, invoicing and receipting queries.

Much of your day will involve supporting internal stakeholders with OPEX and CAPEX purchasing requirements, including coordinating orders, monitoring delivery commitments, following up suppliers and maintaining accurate purchasing and ERP data. You will be comfortable asking thoughtful questions, recommending approved suppliers and constructively challenging a request when there may be a more effective purchasing option. Over time, you will also contribute to process mapping and improvement initiatives that make purchasing simpler and more consistent across the business.

Does This Sound Like You?

Organised, curious and have a strong eye for detail
Enjoy supporting others and building positive working relationships
You communicate clearly and confidently with a range of stakeholders
Comfortable asking questions and constructively challenging requests
Ability to influence others while maintaining a collaborative approach

Some of Your Key Responsibilities

Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or a related administrative role
Strong administration and data-entry skills, with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Excellent attention to detail, organisation and the ability to manage changing priorities
Confidence asking questions, influencing decisions and respectfully challenging requests when appropriate
Experience with Microsoft Excel skills and experience using an ERP system,
Exposure to working in a complex environment is ideal but not essential

Why Join Our Team

Leading Parental Leave policy – 26 weeks paid for primary caregiver
Genuine career development provided through a range of mechanisms including our Fletcher Building Employee Education Fund
Endorsed for our Innovate of our Fletcher Building RAP
Enjoy all Fletcher Building Discounts and Rewards
Iplex proud partners of The Smith Family supporting youth education
We are driving gender growth from the front with gender focused initiatives, mentoring and memberships ie NAWO
Enjoy wellbeing & health support, like Fitness Passport, Health Insurance Discounts & Wellbeing Gateway

We are Proudly an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and identities, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities & LBGTQIA+ People