Purchasing Officer

Job Description

BlueScope provides you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge, capabilities, and skills to contribute to our growth and transformation, always driven by Our Purpose – to create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future .

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Procurement  team in our BlueScope Building Components business as a Purchasing Officer at our Archerfield branch. BlueScope Building Components, a division of BlueScope in Australia, manufactures and markets steel building products, solutions and services through its four leading brands: Lysaght, Fielders, Ranbuild and Kiteleys.

You will play an integral role in co-ordinating and supporting purchasing and inventory management activities to support both your colleagues and our valued customers. You will establish and maintain mutually successful relationships with internal teams and vendors, supporting the business to maintain a cost competitive position. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your agility and superior customer service skills and collaborate across functions. 

What Will You Do?

Being in a dynamic environment, your motivation and ability to think on your feet will ensure we deliver a valued service for our customers. You will:

• maintain the procurement system to ensure that system pricing, supplier lead time and other database records are accurate
• management and transaction of all purchasing related requirements, place orders as required, and handle invoice issues/queries as they arise
• monitor the quality of supplier service through vendor ratings and accounts payable
• resolve issues efficiently and effectively to ensure a positive customer experience
• ensure all code of conduct and trade practices requirements are observed

More About You

As a resourceful, self-motivated purchasing professional, you’ll bring:

• superior organisation and planning skills with a high level of attention to detail
• the ability to prioritise work and resolve problems effectively and efficiently
• proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and purchasing/ordering systems
• a growth mindset of continuous learning and improvement for yourself and the team
• a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing while caring for others

Why BlueScope

As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:

• create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
• make an impact  that really does shape the world we live in
• keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
• enjoy the sense of belonging  that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another

At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose:  We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen our communities for the future.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Tuesday, 30 April 2024