Our Company Motium is a designer and advanced manufacturer of rugged technology and accessories for the harshest environments out there, providing to our global customer base a range of standard and custom products – think tough and technical computers, LCD monitors, IIoT, and more. With 23 years’ experience in the game, our tech is developed from the ground up and is proudly made TUFFer down under in Western Australia! Motium is on a growth trajectory, and we are looking to find highly capable, reliable and zesty team members to join us on our journey. If you’re enthusiastic, keen to learn, and looking to achieve more than you ever thought possible, Team Motium offers the potential for you to help create something you can be an important part of. About the Role As a Supply Chain Administrator, you will be one of the driving forces behind the hardworking engine that keeps our Motium motor running smoothly, applying excellent attention to detail, and working in an organised manner to support the sourcing and purchasing of goods, materials, and services on behalf of Motium to be used in our products and daily operations. In addition, you are also responsible in maintaining stock levels, conducting research, negotiating, and liaising with various suppliers (domestic or international), communicating with prospective suppliers, tracking orders, reporting purchases and cost analysing, invoicing. Our Supply Team is a talent team of people who hunt worldwide for the best quality components that are used to manufacture our products. Reporting to our brilliant Supply Chain Team Lead, you will be working hours that we are happy to plan around you (e.g., school hours are fine), whether they be full-time or part-time hours. Work from home can easily be organised; however, you will predominantly be based at our office in Bentley, as a collaborative teamwork approach is crucial to our Supply Team’s success. The experience you bring to the role will be invaluable, but we don’t expect you to know everything! We will provide in-house and external training opportunities where required to ensure you are equipped to succeed with us, with the potential for you to be trained and grow into a leadership role in the future. Your day-to-day will revolve around the following: Maintaining supplier and item master data, and managing the purchasing inbox Supporting sourcing activities including RFQs and quotation comparisons Creating and issuing purchase orders, and liaising with suppliers on schedules, shipments, and payments Resolving discrepancies in purchase orders, invoices, and receipts with suppliers and logistics Monitoring supply chain risks and identifying opportunities for process improvement Building strong supplier relationships, supporting onboarding, and assisting with performance evaluations Coordinating inventory tasks including goods receipt, stock adjustments, and annual stocktakes About You Here are some of the things we think will make you likely to succeed in this role: Experience in a similar role A bachelor's degree (or similar) in business, logistics or a related field Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially excel in Excel) Experience working with ERP systems Experience with international shipping, particularly with Asian- and USA-based suppliers Juggle suppliers, emails, and spreadsheets without breaking a sweat A master of details – nothing slips past your eagle eyes Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external supplier - because teamwork makes the dream work We’d love to see that you have experience in an electronics, technology, or manufacturing environment, but this is absolutely not a deal breaker. And we’re sorry, but you do need to have rights to work in Australia. We understand that not everyone is confident when applying for roles. If you are feeling unsure about any of the details, please don’t hesitate to email us at motium.com, and we will be in touch with you as soon as we can. Here are 4 reasons why we think you will love working with us: Culture of friendliness and inclusivity: We truly care about our people and our work, embracing the diversity of our workforce and ensuring everyone has a sense of belonging. Flexibility of your working hours: Tell us what working hours would best suit you, and we will work our hardest to accommodate what you need – whether that be full-time or part-time. Receive recognition for your wins: Our favourite pastime is to celebrate the success of our employees and recognise their contribution to our company. We want you to take pride in your accomplishments, and if you’re doing a fabulous job, we want to make sure you know! Chances for growth and progression: As Motium continues to grow in every facet, you will grow with us. There will be plenty of ways for you to achieve your career goals and targets, whether that be in this role or another department. Hear that? That’s the sound of opportunity calling your name. Here are 3 reasons we are afraid you might not want to join us: We operate in a high-feedback environment. You will be required to challenge, be challenged and face challenges. We recognise that this approach is not for everyone. Motium is growing. As such, not all of our policies and procedures are shiny and well-polished. We are a work-in-progress and catching up as quick as we can. However, if you find it difficult to work without 100% of the processes outlined, this role might not be for you. Due to current supply chain disruptions and the international nature of our suppliers, this role will involve a certain level of unpredictability. Facing an exciting but high-pressure environment, you will need to support the Supply Chain ship in both choppy waters and calm seas. Want to join us? To apply, please provide your resume and a cover letter highlighting what you specifically can bring to this role. Unsure what to include in your cover letter? Don’t stress! Let us know what your top 3 skills or accomplishments are and why you think you have met your match in us.
