Inventory Purchasing Officer

About Us

Zinfra is a leading infrastructure services provider committed to delivering exceptional solutions in the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our over 2000 team members across the East Coast, consistently strive to exceed our client’s expectations and make a difference in the communities we serve.

About the role

The purpose of the Inventory Purchasing Officer is to ensure the timely supply of materials in the right quantities at the right price, while ensuring stock availability to our Warehouses, depots and stations in support of the Gas Services Portfolio of Work.

The position is responsible for the end-to-end management of procure-to-pay processes and proactively explores continuous improvement opportunities to further optimise inventory and reduce costs. A key success factor in the role is to actively engage with key stakeholders whilst working closely with Inventory Analysts and Vendors to effectively and efficiently ensure that materials supply meets operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities include

• Daily review & conversion of purchase requisitions to purchase orders (SAP ERP)
• Running relevant SAP reports on a daily/weekly basis to best manage the backorder of inventory
• Actively working with vendors to seek ways to minimise stockouts and/or expediting stock
• Monitoring stock levels and pro-actively identify purchasing requirements
• Ongoing collaboration with Accounts / Finance teams in the invoice reconciliation process
• Collaborating with Operations, HSE, Works Practices and Engineering groups to ensure material compliance to relevant Standards
• Assist in the management of inventory Master Data (creation, extension, obsolescence)
• Timely communication of customer backorders and updating SAP delivery dates for data accuracy

About You

The successful applicant will require previous experience working in an inventory /purchasing /procurement role and have a sound understanding of inventory, warehousing and logistics.

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Business or Supply Chain, Logistics related field (ideal but not essential)
• Experience working in asset management environment/industry
• Proven knowledge and experience of SAP Materials Management (ECC6, Hana or Fiori)
• Strong customer service, stakeholder engagement and support skills
• Intermediate or Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)
• Highly motivated with a drive to succeed, the Inventory Purchasing Officer will be responsible for monitoring and replenishment of finished goods materials (inventory) on a timely basis for the successful delivery of programs of work

Why you should come and work for us 

We are a champion of equal opportunity employment and have committed to targets for gender equity and first nations representation in our workforce. We want you to come as you are by promoting an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia’s “Net Zero” targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.

Application close date: 17 April 2024

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.