Job Description

Join a Global Leader and Build Quality Every Day!

At ASSA ABLOY, we’re the world leader in door opening solutions. Our trusted brands, Lockwood, Yale, Whitco, Abloy, are known for quality and innovation. With offices in over 70 countries, we’ve been named one of Forbes’ Top 100 Most Innovative Companies multiple times.

We’re looking for Purchasing Officer to join our Spence Doors team based in Forest Glen, QLD.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities and will work with operations to ensure that all purchasing activities adhere to ASSA ABLOY Door Group policies and procedures. Further, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining updated purchasing records, data, and pricing in the system.
• Handling and monitoring of claims to the factory and vendors for defectives, shortages, and missing parts.
• Assisting with sourcing and selecting the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, delivery, and service with suppliers.
• Managing inventory levels of materials or products in liaison with operations and budget requirements.
• Reconciling creditor invoices with purchase orders to make sure that contracts and prices are as agreed.
• Working intimately with production and sales teams on upcoming products and manufacturing techniques.
• Preparing production work orders in accordance with site specifications and legal certifications.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Purchasing Officer.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good knowledge of procurement software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to identify opportunities for improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Steady, ongoing work
• Global company with local impact
• Safety and quality come first
• Full time work Monday to Friday – Enjoy your weekends off!

Apply Now

If you’re reliable, motivated, and want to work with a company that values hard work and craftsmanship, apply today and join the ASSA ABLOY family (you must be based on the Sunshine Coast and hold full working rights).

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences – diversity makes us stronger.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.