Purchasing & Stores Officer

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Purchasing and Stores Officer to join the team, benefits include: 5 weeks Annual Leave RDO's Personal (Sick) Leave OBJECTIVE OF THIS ROLE To assist the Supply Coordinator in the purchasing and supply of goods and services for the depot store. Provide direct support to the Manager Procurement in the delivery of purchasing and procurement services across Council. The role includes receival of goods, data processing of purchase orders and assisting in stock control processes including handling, storage, delivery and documentation activities and assistance with tendering and evaluation processes (on an availability basis). To communicate to stakeholders on stock levels, slow moving, redundant and obsolete stock. Undertake stock replenishment having regard to inventory control levels and low-level stocks. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS ROLE - Raise purchase orders and assist in the day to day purchasing of goods and services in accordance with Council policies and procedures; - Issue stock to requisitioning staff and record all issues within the stores system in an orderly manner; - Liaise with Council's Accounts Officer to ensure timely matching and payment of orders and invoices; - Issue and record equipment on loan and their eventual return to stores; - Assist in determining stock items and their levels and re-order when needed; - Advise and remind co-workers of quantity shortages, back-orders and other stores procedures or policies; - Receive, inspect, unload and shelve supplies; - Ensure supplies are arranged in category on the shelves; - Ensure shelved supplies bin locations are properly updated in the stores system; - Other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS Mandatory: - Current Police Clearance - Possess an unrestricted driver's license. - Construction White Card (Prior to commencement) - High risk forklift ticket (LF) or the ability to acquire; - Qualifications in Procurement or Business Administration is highly desirable. Applications close 24 May 2023 at 5:00pm Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to recruitment prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant were to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr