Stores Purchasing Officer

Monash • Clayton, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Monash University has two six-month, part-time fixed-term Stores Purchasing Officer vacancies: one at 0.6 FTE at the Alfred Hospital Campus and one at 0.8 FTE at the Clayton Campus. The role is part of the Purchasing Services Team and provides administrative, purchasing and inventory services to support the operation of the P2P Stores. The positions are worked five days on site.

The officer maintains stock levels, orders and receives goods, manages inventory, and responds to queries while providing service to staff, students and other stakeholders. The role also supports safe storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, including dangerous and temperature-sensitive products. Purchasing and inventory activities must comply with University policies, tax requirements and occupational health and safety standards. The officer contributes to analysis of usage trends and process improvements to support efficient stores services.

Requirements

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and deliver operational processes efficiently.
• Strong computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office and purchasing or inventory management systems such as SAP.
• Customer-focused, practical approach and ability to work as a team player.
• Confident communication with a diverse range of people and ability to provide helpful, timely advice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, interpret data and develop effective solutions.
• Current valid work rights for Australia.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant tertiary qualification, substantial relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with chemicals, laboratory consumables and equipment, and the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Current forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, purchasing and inventory services for the P2P Stores.
• Maintain stock levels and order and receive goods.
• Manage inventory and respond to queries.
• Provide helpful service to staff, students and other stakeholders.
• Advise on safe storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, including dangerous and temperature-sensitive products.
• Ensure purchasing and inventory activities align with University policies, tax requirements and occupational health and safety standards.
• Analyse usage trends and contribute to process improvements for stores services.

Benefits

• 17% employer superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements and policies supporting staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed