Purchasing Lead - Building Services Supply

About the role

A Melbourne-based building services supplier, which provides plumbing, HVAC, fire protection and electrical products to commercial construction businesses nationally, is hiring a Purchasing Lead. The role manages procurement across all warehouse locations, leads a team of three purchasing officers and balances cost, quality and delivery across local and overseas supply channels.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage the purchasing team.
• Develop and execute the procurement strategy for local and international purchasing.
• Raise, adjust and finalise purchase orders (local and import) based on system recommendations and personal analysis.
• Translate demand forecasts into expected purchasing requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier relationships, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality standards and delivery performance.
• Maintain optimal stock levels with inventory, sales and operations teams.
• Work with Finance to manage purchasing budgets, forecast spend and drive cost savings.
• Improve procurement processes and implement efficiencies through ERP and Netstock.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a procurement, supply chain or purchasing role (5+ years), ideally in a similar industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier pricing, delivery terms and quality requirements.
• Sound understanding of purchasing processes, stock replenishment, supplier evaluation and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with inventory systems and purchasing software management systems.

What we offer

• Work for a significant, well-regarded specialist supplier in Australia's building sector.
• Flexible working opportunities and work-life balance.
• Referral, reward and recognition programs.
• Supportive team environment and career progression focus.
• On-site parking.