Purchasing Officer

Ron Allum Deep Sea Services (RADS) is a 100% Australian company that designs, builds and tests specialist underwater systems proven to operate in the deepest, most remote points on the planet. We are currently seeking a Purchasing Officer (full time) to join our business.

RADS is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work.   Staff wellbeing matters at RADS and where possible we encourage a flexible work culture.

About the Role

This is a key purchasing role to support RADS Operations activities.  The position is full-time (could be part time) and would suit someone with a wide skill set and previous purchasing / administration experience, especially in the manufacturing industry. 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will involve:

• forecasting purchasing requirements for the operations and production team;

• review stock levels daily to prevent shortages or overstocking of critical components;

• ensuring the ERP stock master files are kept up to date and accurate to allow for efficient purchasing;

• placing purchase orders, recording them in the MRP Inventory Management system and coordinating the arrival, receipt and storage of parts;

• allocating preferred status to suppliers based on their capabilities and performance

• assisting sourcing the most cost-effective materials, goods, products, and services;

• monitor shipments and follow up with suppliers to ensure items arrive on time.;

• regular reporting on purchasing activities

• recording receipt in / dispatch out stock movements in the system;

• working with the Production and Engineering Teams to coordinate and issue production work orders;

• managing and recording work orders in the new MRP system in a timely manner;

• supporting the coordination of stocktakes and cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy;

• assisting in production scheduling and reporting;

• general clerical duties and administration as required.

• establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers;

• assisting with the ongoing development of the MRP software and working with the rest of the team on system continuous improvement;

• liaising with accounting personnel to ensure all processes are Xero compatible

Essential Criteria

• Hands-on experience with purchasing and inventory software

• Superb written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organisational and planning skills

• Excellent networking and time management skills

• Proven experience as a Purchasing Administrator

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft products computer skills

• High attention to detail

• Pride in good work

• Good team and communication skills

• Dedication to quality

• Commitment to good record keeping

• Commitment to maintaining a clean, orderly and safe work environment

• Due to the nature of RADS Defence-related work, applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a Defence NV1 security clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/.

Skills and Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of supply chain procedures

• Negotiation skills and experience in working in RFQ/ contracts formats

• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)

What we offer

• Working on cutting edge scientific and defence projects

• A collaborative team environment

• Market leading Innovation company

• Flexible working conditions