Company/Job Overall
• OSS Maritime Group is an Australia-based, multinational, leading provider of logistics & marine services with an excellent global trading record of over 30 years.
• Due to our recent expansion, we are seeking an additional staff member to support our increased workload. We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and experienced candidate to join our Purchasing team at our Melbourne head office. Valuing employee contributions and fostering a culture of creativity, the company provides an exciting platform for professional growth.
Job Purpose
• Serve as an important member of the purchasing/management team
• Reduce procurement costs
• Update pricing system/strategy on a national and global scale
• Lead/manage warehouse logistics and stock
• Enhance existing purchasing channels
Job Responsibility
You will be responsible for but not limited to:
1) Costing/purchasing of ships’ parts, services and other needs;
2) Ensuring goods are delivered on time and within delivery schedules;
3) Liaison with customers and suppliers by email, face-to-face and over the phone;
4) Negotiation with suppliers;
5) Identification of new suppliers and development of relationships with them;
6) Inventory control and stock take;
7) Managing and processing claims to/from suppliers, including returning goods;
8) Authorise suppliers’ invoices after goods receipt and invoice matching;
9) Monitoring and updating data in the company’s purchasing system;
10) Daily and weekly reporting & General administration support.
Job Requirements:
1) Minimum 1 year experience in an office environment, preferably relevant to purchasing;
2) Excellent written and spoken skills;
3) Intermediate in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.);
Job Capabilities
Expected competencies and behaviour:
• Can do spirit
• Self-motivated
• Result-oriented attitude
• Treat your job with respect
• Take initiative in job reporting
• Take initiative, asking any questions when in doubt
