About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Name:

Job Title:         Purchasing Administration

Department:     Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Location:

Start Date:       

Status:             (Regular Full-Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Casual, Contingent)

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JOB SUMMARY:

The main focus for the Purchasing Administrator is responsible for supporting the National Parts team with the branch networks’ daily purchasing requirements.

This role communicates directly with suppliers and carriers to confirm and follow up orders both locally and internationally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Raising Purchase Orders as per agreed process
• Emailing Purchase Orders to suppliers in a professional manner
• Accessing inventory database across JLG USA / Europe systems
• Checking all pricing and dates to ensure accuracy
• Selecting freight service to match requirements of customer/branch
• Chasing up ETA’s on outstanding orders with suppliers, and updating system and team members
• Handling all internal and external enquires
• Cross checking invoices against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
• Maintain registers and databases
• Other administrative and ad hoc duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Proven experience within a purchasing/customer service department
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to follow up
• Highly organised and structured, able to deal with multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Outstanding attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE: 

• Standing and sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking between aisles and departments
• Use of computer

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Procurement Analyst - AUSPAC Indirect Procurement Location: Sydney, New South Wales Type: Permanent, Full-Time Applications close: Thursday 8th February At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We're an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We've been cultivating resilience since 1886, when our founders started a marine insurance company in Townsville, Australia to give early pioneers a safeguard against uncertainty. Today, we employ more than 11,600 people around the world, and our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation insurance. The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual with prior experience in a general Procurement role or a Financial/Commercial Analyst role looking to develop further within Procurement. This is a pivotal role as you will be owning and leading the activities to source, manipulate and interpret complex spend and data sets, supporting Category Managers with driving recommendations and decision making within the organisation. Reporting directly to the Category Manager of Professional Services, Key accountabilities for the role includes; Production of visually attractive and informative reports to support Category Managers with their various Procurement activities Collaborate with Indirect Procurement Category Managers to design, construct and maintain clear, accurate and detailed analytical spend reports and dashboards Support the Indirect Procurement team with the identification of category improvement opportunities and provide data insight to drive cost savings Support Category Managers with the preparation, interpretation, analysis and presentation of reports, pricing sheets and RFx (tender) proposal submissions as required Own and lead the discovery, collation, interpretation, and representation of complex spend and data sets to support Category Managers with driving recommendations and decision making Monitor trends in the marketplace and the business, analysing external and internal data to deliver insights to the Indirect Procurement team Support with the maintenance of key performance analytics to monitor procurement activities, ensuring and collaborating within the Indirect Procurement team and with required teams/stakeholders to ensure all are tracking to their targets Responsible for the governance and reporting activities relating to the upcoming 180-days contract expiry list within the Indirect Procurement team,working with Category Managers to ensure commercial outcomes Responsible for supporting and monitoring contract management and contract compliance activities within Indirect Procurement Assist with Procurement support and improvement activities and initiatives as deemed required by the Indirect Procurement leadership team to support the achievement of Indirect Procurement's objectives Your story so far You have experience with collating, analysing, manipulating and interpreting large volumes of complex spend and data sets from multiple sources. You adeptly transform this information into visually appealing, precise, and purposeful reports that provide actionable insights for the Indirect Procurement team. Prior experience in a comparable role such as Procurement Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Commercial Analyst is preferred. As a driven self-starter, you exhibit strong skills in problem-solving, time management, interpersonal relations, and project management with excellent attention to detail. You are able to work autonomously but also know when to seek for support at the right time with the ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. You also have a continuous improvement mindset, and are someone who takes pride in their work with demonstrated ability to consistently complete tasks attentively and thoroughly, to the highest quality. Skills Sound Analytical and Financial/Commercial modelling skills. Must have prior experience with manipulation of large volumes of spend and data sets Experience with production of visually attractive and informative reports to support the Indirect Procurement team with the various Procurement activities Knowledge to design, construct and maintain clear, accurate and detailed analytical spend reports and dashboards Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Pivot tables, lookups, and macro programming Experience with PowerBi desirable Ability to Interpret financial data to recognise changing trends, patterns, and their meaning related to key performance indicators and thinking through solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills Sound commercial acumen. Ability to identify and assess data and insights with the ability to extract and summarise key information for decision-making Relevant experience in service or financial -based organisations or other fast paced businesses Relevant tertiary/diploma qualifications in Economics, Finance, Data/Analytics or equivalent experience We are here to support you We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance Our 'Thriving at Our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 12 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards Gold Employer status for 2019-2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) - the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads) Family Friendly Accredited since 2021 Join us. Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. QBE takes a risk and compliance approach to COVID-19 vaccination and strongly encourages our employees to be vaccinated. Some roles require COVID-19 vaccination to perform the role. When relevant we will ask you to share your vaccination status as part of the application process. We won't be able to progress with applications where candidates choose not to disclose their status for roles that require vaccination in line with our risk and compliance approach. QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected] . Application Close Date: 07/02/2024 11:59 PM How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Direct/Claims Procurement Category Manager Location: Sydney or Perth preferred, open to other locations Type: Permanent, full time The opportunity This role provides a terrific opportunity for an ambitious and skilled procurement professional to deliver outstanding claims supply chain solutions that directly impact our customers. We are looking for someone with energy and a large capacity to deliver an ambitious program of work including reviews of existing models together with piloting new initiatives that ultimately serve QBE customers at claim time through a best-in-class and modern Motor supply chain. The role involves primary management of the Motor Claims supply chain across our AUSPAC Division by delivering end to end procurement category management of various sub-categories, supplier relationship management and sustainability, working closely with Motor Claims, Strategy and Supply Chain teams to deliver customer-centric models and solutions that provide value to QBE. Your new role Lead and support various procurement categories and projects across the Motor Claims supply chain (addressable spend ~$250M), including but not limited to delivering commercial benefits and an outstanding customer experience at claim time. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop category strategies across Motor, bringing outside market intelligence into AUSPAC Claims Support Motor Supply chain with best-practice SRM (supplier management) to ensure pro-active management of suppliers that delivers ongoing value and supports partnership throughout the contract lifecycle. Work with Motor Strategy to pilot new and innovative supply chain solutions and support Motor Claims in delivering a more digitised and seamless claims experience for customers Explore opportunities and work to embed practical initiatives that build sustainability within the Motor Supply Chain Work closely with key stakeholders within the business to ensure that QBE's Claims requirements are understood and met as part of any procurement initiative. About you Strong background and experience in end-to-end procurement, insurance industry experience advantageous (but not essential) Experience with direct category management advantageous (but not essential) Analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexity Confident and persuasive communicator, able to engage effectively with various stakeholders, including senior Claims management Ability to influence and collaborate effectively, including with risk and compliance support teams provide a fresh set of eyes against the market, offering new insights and perspectives About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 12 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners Rewards & Recognition We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer since 2022 - the definitive national LGBTIQ+ benchmark for workplace inclusion recognising employers achieving Gold status for 4 or more years Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads) Family First accredited employer since 2021 Apply now Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected] Application Close Date: 29/01/2024 11:59 PM How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

Experienced Procurement Team Member

Are you looking for a company that can deliver on what they promise around career development? We are looking for an experienced Procurement Team member to join our inclusive, professional and ambitious team.

Vulcan is proud to be the most customer focussed and efficient metals distributor and processor in Australasia. We have 72 warehousing, manufacturing, and processing facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand, employing over 1500 staff, across six business divisions.

Our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people. We’re a team of relaxed yet professional, ambitious yet open-minded people who enjoy what we do. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

This role is based at our office in either Sydney ( Smithfield) or Brisbane (Carole Park) and has responsibility within the Procurement function at an operational level to various Business Units in our Aluminium Division across Australia & New Zealand. There will be ongoing monitoring of supply risk, quality, price and lead times with established and emerging suppliers across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. The key deliverable of this position is to support effective management of stocked items, contributing to improving inventory availability via a customer-centric but data driven approach. Working as part of a small collaborative team, this is a key role that will have you directly foster and maintain internal customers as well as direct supplier and market trader relationships across the globe in order to maintain a competitive advantage (e.g. time, terms, quality, price etc.). To succeed in this role, you will need to efficiently process import documentation, invoices, shipments, maintain delivery dates, coordinate inward goods, improve upon existing or find innovative new approaches to international shipping and logistics functions.

• · Work well under pressure and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• · Working knowledge of importing
• · Analytical mindset
• · Outstanding organizational skills
• · Demonstrated problem resolution skills
• · Exceptional computer skills with knowledge and experience in the use of MS Office, purchasing software, databases, and BI tools
• · The ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders across multiple locations
• · Excellent attention to detail
• · We are committed to health and safety in our organisation. Due to the nature of this role & our business, a pre-employment drug screen is part of the recruitment process for the successful person.
• · Minimum of 2 years proven procurement experience with exposure to supply chain
• · Various analytical tasks regarding domestic and international freight and shipping
• · Team Player

Below are just some of the benefits you’ll get if you join our growing team:

· We offer a secure future and solid career.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.

· We believe that flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplaces make for happy people. We support flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life.

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all our employees, including on-site gyms in various locations.

Why Vulcan?

· We have a unique non-hierarchical, flat culture where everyone is empowered to make their own decisions.

· We are passionate about our people and supporting them to reach their full potential. With endless opportunities for growth, we’re dedicated to investing in our people and supporting their success.

· We’re dedicated to a better tomorrow. We’re actively working to minimise negative impact and maximise positive impact on our environment.

· We believe that being a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us better in every way.

· We offer a secure future and solid career, along with a generous base salary.

· Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of everyone.

· We believe in supporting flexibility wherever possible to ensure your job enhances, not hinders, your life. (This role is office based and no WFH options initially)

· Our health and wellness programme is available to all employees

If the above sounds like you, please submit your details through the application form and we’ll be in touch ASAP.

We’d love to hear from you!

NB - You will need to be currently based in Australia and if an international candidate - hold a current valid work visa for Australia

• Collect and interpret data from New Tools in BI / External information gathering.
• Analyse results based on the request from Stakeholders.
• Report results back to the relevant members of the business.
• Identify patterns and trends in data sets.
• Work alongside teams within the business or the management team to establish business needs.
• Define new data collection and analysis processes.
• Interpret data and turn it into information which can offer ways to improve the business, thus affecting business decisions.

• Identify suppliers, benchmark prices, specifications, terms, and delivery dates to determine the best option for the business. 
• Respond to internal and supplier inquiries, reviewing metrics, roadmaps, project plans, management reports, contracts, approve appropriate requisitions. 
• Establish appropriate supplier performance; calculate the total cost of ownership. 
• Establish procurement strategies for acquisition, receiving and tracking of project materials that optimise quality, cost, and timely delivery criteria.
• Coordinate supplier selection, credit and terms, track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation.
• Conduct research via the Internet, catalogues, trade publications, and trade shows to identify potential suppliers. Interview prospective suppliers either face-to-face or over the phone to determine prices, discounts, terms, etc.  Detail the comparisons of the vendor offerings for prospective suppliers to support management decisions.
• Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files and records, price lists, the status of contracts, locate suppliers, monitor subcontractor performance, calculate the cost of orders.
• Prepare procurement plans and ensure the plan is implemented throughout the materials, engineering, and warehouse teams including planning, purchasing, expediting, shipping, receipt and inspections, integration, and logistics.
• Develop plans for the effective organisation and temporary storage of project materials and general inventories at various company and/or independent warehouse locations.
• Optimise the material and supplier portfolio – that is what materials should be bought in bulk and consumed as needed, and which materials are best to acquire for specific projects. Establish stocking criteria for partners as well as their replenishment levels.
• Prepare and communicate to the Sales, Sales Operations, Product Development, Product Marketing, and Product Management teams’ product directions, availability, lead times, model transitions, and cost roadmaps for key materials.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures of Sika Australia like Authority Limit Policy and Purchasing Policy and to lead all cost reduction efforts.

Establish the methodology for inventory quantities/buffer stocks for commonly used items to ensure they are sufficient for the needs of the company and adjusts as needed.

What do we need from you? Demonstrated project management and planning capabilitiesExperience in property, construction, economics, marketing, legal services or consulting highly regardedStrong reporting and data analysis skills via MS ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholdersSolution focused with the ability to problem solve and present ideasHigh attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure across multiple projectsWhat’s in it for you?Transparent tiered salary range of $93,600 - $104,000 including superEnjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of workEnjoy the flexibility of hybrid work - up to 2 days work from home a weekBe part of a company with purpose - we’re committed to sustainability for our planet, positively impacting our communities, supporting our farmers and suppliers and giving our customers a richer life for less.Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, superannuation on parental leave, up to 5 days paid compassionate leave, natural disaster leave, emergency services leave etcAn Employee Assistance Program that you and your immediate family can use which is 100% free and confidentialTake advantage of complimentary access to free on-site physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or nigglesAccess to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and moreOpportunities to contribute to companywide projects, move laterally into other roles in the business and embark on international assignmentsWorking with a retailer who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice (as voted in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018)ALDI. Good Different.With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a good opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.Grow your career with a global retailer as a Procurement Assistant within our National Real Estate Department at ALDI Australia, based in Minchinbury. This is a full-time permanent position.Stepping into this role, you will become a part of a team that thrives in the efficient procurement of fixtures, fittings and equipment. The services and goods you will oversee, from the seemingly ordinary such as ceilings tiles and wall panelling, to the distinctive, such as our registers being used, are the pillars that support our operations at ALDI.You will ensure smooth day-to-day functions by…

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