Are you a dynamic Purchasing Officer / Supply Chain professional candidate looking for an exciting opportunity? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team at Lab Supply in a newly created role. About The Organisation Lab Supply is a family-owned distributor of scientific equipment and consumables operating across New Zealand with its Warehouse based in Dunedin. They support science & discovery by providing high-quality products, equipment & consumables to researchers, producers, companies & others in the community. About The Role Through consistent business growth, Lab Supply has created the role of Purchasing Officer. You will play a crucial role in managing our inventory and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers (predominantly overseas). This is a full-time, permanent position offering the chance to contribute to the continued growth and success of our company. Key Responsibilities Receipt inward goods, completing shipment and landed cost reports Prepare and place purchase orders to meet customer backorder and forecasted stock requirements Liaise with freight forwarders and other stakeholders to successfully complete importing processes Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production and sales requirements Support the review of and prepare pricing increases in line with supplier price increases and related factors Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies Implement and improve inventory control procedures and policies Analyse inventory data to forecast future inventory needs and reduce excess stock What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in a similar role (covering most of the key responsibilities listed above). Strong administrative and Excel skills are important. A knowledge of Microsoft Business Central would be advantageous. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as part of a small team. The nature of the industry & the hundreds of thousands of product SKUs mean the warehouse is busy & schedules can change often! What is on offer!? It is a pretty good news story in this current economic environment to walk into a newly created role in a growing company with a really strong reputation in the community. The role being new means you can bring your own skills & experience into it & help shape the Purchasing function for the business. Lab Supply offer a number of additional employee benefits which can be discussed. If you have any questions on the role or keen to review a formal position description please feel free to contact Andrew from Platinum Recruitment on 0277 528 465 or If you already have heard enough to be keen please APPLY NOW!#J-18808-Ljbffr