Purchasing Officer

at  URM Environmental Services Essentials Parent

Position Type: Full-time
Founded in 1971, URM has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a single garbage collection vehicle. We have built a solid foundation, and our superior performance has helped us become one of Australia’s largest privately owned resource recovery and recycling companies. We are proud to be recognised as an industry leader, earning a reputation for our unrivalled drive to achieve excellence in the services we offer.
Currently, we employ over 350 dedicated team members and operate a collection fleet of over 350 vehicles, in addition to operating multiple processing facilities and assisting numerous partners in implementing sustainable environmental solutions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

URM is looking for an immediate start Purchasing Officer to hit the ground running. Reporting to the Group Accountant & Senior Accountant, this role will be responsible for maintaining purchasing data and detailing accurate, and reliable reporting. This role is based out of Head Office in Chatswood.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have a demonstrated capability and understanding for collaboration, business partnering and communication.
• You have good influencing skills, approachable and can effectively build rapport with suppliers and team members.
• You have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You proactively seek to develop deeper knowledge and skills within area of expertise.
• You have insight and an understanding on when to escalate matters
• You are dedicated and passionate about culture as well as being a part of a team.
• Good understanding of SAP Business One.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM URM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

• URM promotes health, happiness and productivity for their staff members and offers a complimentary Platinum Gym Membership to all employees at Head Office.
• For the right individual, a position within our company provides long-term career prospects and the chance to join a merit-based organisation with a proven history of promoting from within.
• On the job training and learning and development of accredited programs.
  If you are a dynamic and results-oriented individual looking for a role in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply now!
  We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torrens Strait Islanders and applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for the position.

• Managing and coordinating the purchasing of goods, materials, or services.
• A big part of your job would be to raise, create, monitor, and expedite (as needed) purchase orders.
• Manage supplier relations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within SAP Business One; pricing, stock availability, supplier lead times and delivery dates.
• Liaise with depots and warehouse to ensure goods receipts are reflected in SAP.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting.
• Continuously seek to identify operational efficiencies to improve business productivity.
• Assist and/or lead purchasing or cross functional business activities as may be required.
• Work closely with accounts payable to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Maintenance of fleet rego’s and continuous monitoring of rego renewals.