Description:
Purchasing and Expediting Officer - Defence Systems
E lectro Optic Systems (EOS) is an ASX listed Australian technology company operating in the defence and aerospace markets.Our products incorporate advanced electro-optic applications based on EOS core technologies in software, laser, electronics, optronics, gimbals, telescopes and beam directors, and precision mechanisms.With our headquarters in Canberra and a growing global workforce, we are experiencing exponential growth and are placed to become Australia's leading defence and aerospace exporter.
The defence business develops and produces remotely controlled weapon systems and ancillary products. These systems are adaptable to suit potential customer weapon inventories and comprise state-of-the-art gimbal mounts, fire control systems and world-class sensor units. We continually strive to help our people achieve personal goals, engaging them in challenging and inspiring projects that shape our future.
Benefits
- Structured friendly and supportive team
- Learning and development opportunities
- Opportunities for further career development
- Paid parental leave
- EOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the role
As a Purchasing & Expediting Officer you will be responsible for materials and consumables purchasing and for expediting orders with suppliers in accordance with business priorities. Key duties include:
- Raising & Managing Purchase Orders with our suppliers in accordance with EOS processes and procedures
- Order scheduling and rescheduling; liaising with our Suppliers and our Production Team to ensure orders are placed and prioritised with agreed due dates in accordance with EOS requirements
- Expediting orders with our key suppliers to ensure critical delivery dates are met
- Following up with suppliers about overdue Purchase Orders
- Managing and maintaining correct and up to date Purchase Order data in our ERP system
- Investigating and resolving identified discrepancies in purchase orders, supplier invoices, and stock receipts and movements, as related to the purchasing function.
- Keeping abreast of business priorities and actioning purchases accordingly.
You need to be a detail-oriented problem solver and can work collaboratively with others. You demonstrate sound pragmatism and judgement. To be successful in this role you need to be solution oriented and be able to meet the tight deadlines and respond quickly to business priorities.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role with manufacturing (or OEM), FMCG, recognised Supply Chains.
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Purchase order management experience
How to Apply
If you are willing to take on a challenge and want to contribute to a proud Australian company that is growing rapidly then we would like to hear from you. Please apply now with your resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for our organisation.
We will review, short-list and conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date. We encourage the submission of early applications.
Due to Australian Government security clearance requirements for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent rRsident.
To learn more about EOS and what employment opportunities we provide, please visit: www.eos-aus.com