Inventory Purchasing OfficerAdelaide

Reporting to the Inventory Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing and availability of mining parts, supplier relationships, purchasing data and purchase orders. You will work closely with teams across the Supply Chain function to optimise inventory performance, resolve supply challenges and improve supplier outcomes. You will also lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects, using data-driven insights to enhance processes, systems and ways of working while supporting strong customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and replenishment activities across an assigned inventory portfolio, ensuring supply requirements are met.
• Review MRP, demand and inventory requirements to determine purchasing actions and maintain accurate ERP data.
• Manage supplier performance, including purchase orders, commitments, lead times and delivery performance.
• Proactively identify and resolve supply and inventory issues, communicating risks and providing practical recommendations.
• Analyse purchasing and inventory data to identify trends, root causes, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate across the Supply Chain function with Demand Planning, Warehousing, Logistics and other teams to improve supply and inventory outcomes.

About you

• Experience in inventory purchasing, supply chain or materials planning
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory and replenishment principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause analysis
• Ability to resolve supply issues under constraints and tight timeline.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a complex operating environment
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and implement change.
• Formal education in supply chain is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave | 5 Bonus Leave Days | Early Access to Long Service Leave
• Corporate Health Insurance | Novated Lease | Travel Club
• Liebherr One Hub – Employee Discount Portal for Great Savings
• Soft skills and Leadership training programs

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of the Liebherr Group’s Core Values.  We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities in which we live, work and operate.  Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and diversity of thought in the workplace

Culture:

We are dedicated to seeing our employees work together in an environment that fosters the true meaning of collaboration; a culture that creates the highest quality, cutting-edge products, long-lasting relationships, and improved organisational and individual capabilities. We aim to give our employees an opportunity to grow and develop their careers.

How to apply

Please apply via the link below.

Candidates are advised that interviews may commence before closing date. Liebherr Australia would like to thank you for submitting your application.

No agencies or third parties please.

Please note applicants successful in progressing past interview stage will be required to undergo a Pre-employment process including National Police Clearance and Medical Screening process which includes drug and alcohol testing.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Oliver Davis.

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