About Territory Surgical Supplies
Territory Surgical Supplies is the Northern Territory’s largest distributor of medical products and services. With over 31 years servicing the Territory, we pride ourselves on providing the best healthcare products and customer service. We achieve this through servicing Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, and Gove Hospitals, numerous local businesses and over 50 Clinics Remote Aboriginal Communities across a vast geographical area. Every day we help support healthcare for some of our most vulnerable Territorians.
Territory Surgical Supplies is a dedicated distribution channel of Medline Industries, one of the largest privately owned manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products globally.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the team at Territory Surgical Supplies as a Purchasing Administrator.
As one of the Northern Territory's primary product distributors, we are looking for an organised and proactive person to support our purchasing and inventory activities. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you'll help ensure products are ordered, delivered and available when our customers need them.
This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and personal development, making it a great opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
Creating and managing purchase orders with suppliers.
Monitoring incoming deliveries and following up on order progress and ETAs.
Work closely with the Operations team & vendors to resolve incoming purchase order issues such short supply, incorrect supply and damaged stock.
Maintaining inventory levels and reviewing stock trends to support customer requirements.
Assisting with stock planning and helping identify excess or slow-moving inventory.
Communicating supplier updates, pricing changes and product information to internal stakeholders
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
Experience in administration, purchasing, inventory, customer service or a similar role.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.
Confidence communicating with a range of stakeholders, demonstrating tenacity, active listening and a collaborative style.
What we will offer you
Be you, at TSS
It takes every team member for us to succeed. At TSS you can expect to feel respected, enjoy your work, reach your potential, and be given the opportunity to do more - and go further. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome your unique contribution regardless of your culture, ethnicity, life stage, race, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs.
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its unique offering of world-class products, supply chain resilience and clinical practice expertise, Medline delivers improved clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs 43,000 people worldwide and operates in over 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.
