Purchasing Officer / Manager - Timber & Hardware $80K Performance-Based Increases | Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm | Perth Metro Permanent Role with Progression Potential - Join a growing business where strong performance is rewarded with salary reviews and career growth! Lead and Own Your Space - Step into a key operational role where your decisions make a real difference, every day. Why You'll Love This Role No weekends, no late nights - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a consistent Monday to Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm. Take ownership - This is your chance to run a critical part of the business and truly shape how purchasing is done, with autonomy and responsibility from day one. Growth opportunity - Start on a solid $80K salary with room to increase based on performance. This isn't just a job; it's a long-term career move. Make an impact - Your decisions will directly influence customer satisfaction, stock availability, and the bottom line. Work with great people - Join a team that values clear communication, strong supplier relationships, and supporting each other to succeed. About the Role As the Purchasing Officer / Manager, you'll be at the heart of our timber and hardware operations. Your mission? To ensure we always have the right products on hand - not too much, not too little - so we can meet the needs of our loyal customer base without overstocking or wasting resources. Key Responsibilities Monitor, forecast, and maintain optimal stock levels to meet daily customer demand Build and maintain strong, reliable relationships with key suppliers Identify and manage obsolete or overstocked items with minimal financial impact Keep the sales team up to date with product changes, new arrivals, and regulatory updates Organise supplier meetings and product presentations for internal teams Negotiate the best buying terms including volume discounts, special deals, and one-off opportunities Collaborate closely with the Inventory department to ensure accurate, timely stock movement and reporting What You'll Bring Previous purchasing or inventory management experience, ideally in hardware, building, or trade supply Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills A proactive, organised approach with great attention to detail The ability to build rapport with suppliers and internal teams alike Confidence using systems and data to forecast stock requirements and reduce excess Ready to Take the Lead? If you're looking for a stable, rewarding role where you can take ownership, drive improvements, and be recognised for your contributions, we'd love to hear from you. To apply online, please click on the apply button. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Jonathan Dempsey at JDempsey@frontlineretail.com.au quoting the reference number above. Note: Not all our current vacancies are listed on job boards. Check out our Frontline Retail website for a complete listing www.frontlinerecruitmentgroup.com/retail You can also connect with us via our social accounts for industry news, job seeking tips, and to be the first to know about new job openings! Facebook: www.facebook.com/FrontlineRetailPerth
