Gantiel Vensott is looking for a sharp, driven Purchasing Officer to join our team in Wetherill Park, Sydney. If you thrive on building supplier relationships, keeping operations running smoothly, and making every dollar count — this is your role.
As Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end acquisition of goods and services across the business. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and on-time delivery — all while maintaining tight inventory control and accurate records.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Management: Research and evaluate potential vendors, negotiate contracts, and cultivate long-term supplier partnerships.
- Order and forecasting Processing: Prepare and manage purchase orders and forecast, verify requests against current inventory, and ensure timely fulfilment.
- Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, conduct regular inspections, and coordinate replenishment to meet operational demand.
- Budgeting & Analysis: Operate within defined budgets, track expenditure, and analyse spending trends to identify savings opportunities.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of incoming goods, identify discrepancies, and manage supplier non-conformances.
- Administration: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchases, pricing, and supplier data across relevant systems.
- Logistics: Liaising with our external Logics partners to arrange overseas freight
What You'll Bring
- Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to secure favourable pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for liaising with external vendors and internal teams.
- Analytical Thinking: Comfortable interpreting market trends, supplier performance data, and stock reports.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with inventory management or ERP software and confident data entry skills.
- Organisation: Excellent time management to juggle competing priorities, multiple orders, and tight deadlines.
Qualifications & Experience
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
- Qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics (desirable).
- Proficiency in ERP or inventory management systems.
- Strong track record working with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Purchasing Officer in Sydney employer: Gantiel Vensott
At Gantiel Vensott, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and collaboration are at the forefront. Our comprehensive on-the-job training ensures that you are equipped with the skills needed to thrive, while our company-wide bonus system rewards collective success. Located in Australia, we provide ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, making it a fulfilling place to build your career in internal sales support.
