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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Purchasing/Procurement Officer |
| Position Code: | 8650 | | Career Level: | 2 |
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Responsible for
Purchasing/procuring goods and services according to specified quantity, quality and cost requirements and delivered within given timeframes. |
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Reports To
Purchasing/Procurement Team Leader, Purchasing/Procurement Manager. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Assisting with the selection of reliable sources of supply, engaging complimentary suppliers and working with key suppliers to improve value delivered to the organisation.
Participating in the preparation of tenders and proposals and assisting with the negotiation of contracts.
Maintaining programs for vendor analysis and cost reduction thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process.
Monitoring suppliers and assisting with the coordination of the organisation's inventory control activities to ensure that accurate quantities of stocks are purchased at the correct price and delivered within specified timeframes.
Assisting with technical, business and process analysis, identifying areas for process improvement and providing advice to Team Leader/Manager.
Participating in developing, piloting, testing and implementing procurement tools.
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Key Skills
Knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities and trends.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills.
Communication, change management and customer service skills.
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Internal Contacts
All Departments. |
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External Contacts
Major Suppliers, Sales Representatives and Major Customers. |
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Typical Experience
1 - 3 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement, coupled with relevant Purchasing/Procurement qualifications. |
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Other Comments
Alternate title: Sourcing Officer, Buyer. |
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