Inventory Purchasing OfficerAdelaide

About the Company:

The 2025 year sees the business expand its workforce and we seek an experienced Inventory Purchasing Officer to join our Inventory Team in the Para Hills West Head Office.

Liebherr-Australia’s experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technology, makes us a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. We sell and service earthmoving machinery, mining equipment, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as foundation and piling equipment throughout Australia and New Zealand. Are you ready to join the Liebherr family?

About the Role:

Reporting to Manager, Inventory Purchasing, the role involves ensuring parts are procured in a timely fashion to meet customer demands and your skills in managing supplier relationships will be highly regarded.

The business prides itself on safe, efficient and compliant execution of work and we reward staff through a positive work life balance. Relocation allowance could be provided for the right candidate. You will also have access to Bonus and Purchase Leave and early access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.  Corporate Health Insurance discounts, Novated Leases and access to the more Employee Discount benefits also apply for Great Savings.

Skills and Duties:

This position will require you to:

• Provision of effective and timely parts; purchasing, supply and returns
• Effective management of system inputs relating to supply
• Investigation of alternative sourcing opportunities as required
• Order and date management, communicating shortages and backorders
• Resolution and management of supply and purchase price variances
• Prepare reports and data as required to make informed recommendations
• Drive and lead continuous improvement projects for purchasing team.

Essential Requirements:

The successful applicant will have:

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or logistics
• Proficiency in the use if ERP systems, BI tools and Excel including strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and optimise operations.

And most importantly … demonstrate a commitment to workplace safety and the safety of your co-workers!

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

Our Offer:

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.

Benefits:

Paid Parental Leave | Bonus Leave | Purchase Leave | Early Access to LSL

Corporate Health Insurance | Novated Lease | Travel Club

Liebherr One Hub – Employee Discount Portal for Great Savings

Soft skills and Leadership training programs

How to Apply:

Please apply via the link below.

Enquires to Rhea Paul – HR Officer.

Applications close COB Friday, 23rd of May 2025.

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.

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

One Passion. Many Opportunities.