Purchasing Officer

Air Radiators

Lara, South West Coast VIC

Purchasing, Procurement and Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Full time

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About Us: For 50 years, Air Radiators has been a top-tier company dedicated to the design and manufacture of heat transfer solutions. We work with major customers in the mining, railway, defence and government sectors, and we have a solid reputation for providing our customers local and globally with quality products and service.

As part of Adrad Holdings Limited, an ASX-listed business with headquarters in Adelaide, we have over 400 employees spread across Australia and Thailand. Operating as a group, we are a market-leading, vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of Original Equipment (OE) industrial radiators and cooling systems for high-end applications that shape the direction of heat transfer solutions in the future. Join us today and build a career you can be proud of.

About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join our team. This role can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis for the right candidate.  In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services essential to daily operations. You will play a key role in ensuring the timely procurement of quality materials at competitive prices to support production schedules, maintain inventory levels, and meet compliance standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong Supplier management, negotiation, and analytical skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be based in Lara your responsibilities are

Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement of high-quality materials and components

Run and review Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

Manage purchase orders and requisitions from end to end

Track orders, ensure on-time delivery, and resolve supply or quality issues

Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and terms to meet budget and delivery requirements

Collaborate with engineering and production teams regarding material specifications and timelines

Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking

Maintain strong supplier relationships and regularly evaluate supplier performance

Maintain accurate procurement records including contracts, pricing, and inventory reports

Prepare reports and documentation as required

About You: 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within a manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of ERP systems (Pronto preferred)

Strong negotiation and Supplier management skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

A collaborative approach and willingness to work across teams

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Submit your resume and cover letter to recruitment@airrads.com.au