Purchasing Officer

Full-time permanent role in a supportive, collaborative teamFlexible & Hybrid working arrangementsCompetitive salary package and great team member benefitsAbout BeaconOur story began in Melbourne in 1967 with a single store and the drive to brighten up people's lives. Since then, we've grown to become Australia's leading specialist retailer of lights, ceiling fans and light globes, with over 120 stores nationwide and a team of over 1,100 people in Australia and beyond. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. And it's their wellbeing that drives us to develop stylish, innovative and energy-efficient products that help them live brighter, live lighter, live cooler, live warmer, live well, live smarter and to simply, live RoleWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Officer to join the Purchasing Team at our Store Support Centre located in Derrimut. The purpose of this position is to facilitate the accurate placement of orders and the timely delivery of product into the Distribution Centre's. This involves data entry and maintenance across multiple data bases, along with follow up on the shipping of purchased responsibilities include:Process paperwork associated with product orders including entering orders onto the system, reviewing supplier invoices, electronic filing, monitoring correspondence, and maintaining order details/changesProcess and maintain product range in the systemFrequent and accurate update of reports and databasesAnalysis of stock movement and advise of anomaliesOngoing Monitoring of overseas and local orders and communicating with suppliersLiaise with Shipping agents to ensure optimum shipping timesMonitor delivery of product into our DC's and follow through where necessaryLiaise with DC and SSC personnel and advise of due shipmentsProcess invoices and documents as appropriateAbout YouTo be successful in the role:Previous experience in Administration rolePrevious experience in Purchasing is preferred but not essentialStrong computer skills are essential: especially use of Microsoft Excel spreadsheetsStrong communication skills are essential: especially use of Microsoft OutlookStrong time management skills: can effectively manage and prioritize tasksHigh accuracy and attention to detailBenefitsIn return for your efforts, we offer an attractive salary package, generous product discounts and a great supportive team culture. This role also offers flexible working arrangements that enable significant time working from home.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an ASX listed company that has been constantly evolving and striving for success for over 50 years.Apply Now!If you have the necessary experience and skills to be successful in this exciting role, we look forward to your application!Please NoteA criminal history check may be conducted as part of the application process for roles at Beacon Lighting Group.#LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr