Purchasing Assistant (Melbourne)

Fantech is the leading manufacturer and supplier, of traditional and innovative air movement products for commercial, industrial, and domestic applications, with a strong presence across Australia and beyond. We have an opportunity at our Dandenong South office for a proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our operations team. Job Description The Role: Generate purchase orders and submit them to authorized signatories for approval for both stocked and non-stocked items. Manage and coordinate with subcontractors to meet daily product requirements. Assisting in optimising stock holdings through effective ordering processes Reviewing and resolving supplier invoice discrepancies Updating stock inventory with ETA's and maintaining an inventory and supplier database Following up on back orders and overdue purchase orders Maintain records for current supplier details, pricing, and technical information Analysing and preparing stock management reports Generate imminent delivery reports as necessary and follow up with supplier for outstanding orders and update accordingly. Desired Skills and Experience Who are you? We are looking for someone who possesses the ability to pick up product knowledge quickly. Previous experience in purchasing is desirable but not essential. Not afraid to use your initiative, you will be a proactive team player with a high attention to detail and time management skills. At Fantech, we offer: Genuine opportunities for professional development. Free in office parking and access to our company gym. A conducive work-life balance environment. A structured Company Performance Bonus Structure. An excellent and supportive company culture that fosters growth and collaboration. Fantech Group is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment is based upon candidate qualifications, merit, and business requirements. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Click apply to submit your application. Any personal information that you provide in your job application and curriculum vitae will be used for the purposes of assessing your application and will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which is available at or upon request #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfo9s