PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest-serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.
PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.
Our client is currently seeking a Senior Purchasing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and grow into a broader procurement and logistics leadership role within a well-established manufacturing business.
*All applicants must hold full work rights to work permanently in Australia.
About the role:
This position will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, supplier coordination, inventory control and material planning to support manufacturing operations, while contributing to continuous improvement across procurement processes.
- Raise and manage purchase orders using SAP
- Monitor supplier performance, quotations and delivery schedules
- Coordinate stock control, goods receipting and discrepancy investigations
- Collaborate closely with production and warehouse teams to ensure material availability
- Build strong supplier relationships and contribute to process improvements
- Develop broader procurement and logistics responsibilities over time
Skills and Experience:
We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following:
- Previous purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing, industrial or engineering environment
- Strong SAP experience, with SAP Business One experience highly regarded
- Advanced Excel and data management skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and grow into a more senior role
- Chinese language skills are advantageous but not essential
Why Join This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to join a long-established Australian manufacturing business supplying specialised industrial equipment
- Genuine career progression into broader procurement and logistics responsibilities
- Stable full-time position with onsite parking available
- Supportive team environment with long-term career development opportunities
Senior Purchasing Officer in Whittlesea employer: Programmed GO
At Programmed, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the manufacturing sector, offering our Maintenance Electricians a dynamic and supportive work environment in Campbellfield. Our commitment to safety, inclusivity, and employee development ensures that you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, while working alongside a diverse team dedicated to excellence. Join us to be part of a company that values your skills and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
