Purchasing Officer

8 December 2025

Location: Morningside, Brisbane
Position Type: Full-time, permanent
Start 2026 strong with a role where you can deliver real business and operational impact,
reporting directly to the Business Owner and taking ownership of purchasing and inventory performance.

Why This Role?

If you are looking for a position where you can shape purchasing decisions, improve inventory efficiency
and see the direct results of your work, this is an ideal next step. You’ll enjoy security, stability
and genuine role ownership in a business that values quality, service and long-term relationships.

Who You Are Joining

Built on the foundation of quality and service, this proudly Australian-owned and operated company,
based in Morningside, has a long-standing heritage servicing industries including Civil, Domestic and
Commercial Construction, Metal Fabrication and Manufacturing, to name a few.

With over two decades of experience supporting these sectors and steadily developing their operations,
the business is now looking to appoint a dedicated Purchasing Officer to manage all
purchasing and inventory responsibilities.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Business Owner, you will be responsible for leading the purchasing function
and ensuring stock is available, appropriately priced and accurately recorded. This is a hands-on role
with visibility across the business and plenty of interaction with suppliers, warehouse and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing function, ensuring stock on hand is maintained to prevent supply outages
• Build and maintain long-term, meaningful relationships with suppliers
• Set up and organise pricing for new inventory items
• Update stock locations to ensure high-demand items are easily accessible for the Stores Team
• Ensure timely purchasing at the best possible price while maintaining appropriate stock levels
• Keep the inventory and purchasing function well organised, following up outstanding purchase orders
• Source alternate supply lines where needed and continually review quality, service, supply and price
• Ensure accurate reporting across stock lines, including actual vs budget
• Manage weekly stocktake (one bay per week) and support internal business areas such as Warehouse and
  Counter Sales with order fulfilment and Trade Sales, as required

What This Opportunity Offers

Shortlisted candidates will receive a full Position Description. This role offers:

• Clear role ownership and accountability
• Variety across purchasing, inventory, reporting and supplier engagement
• Security and stability in an established, growing business
• The opportunity to work alongside great people who are committed to building both the business
  and the industries they service

How to Apply

For immediate consideration, please email your resume to
simone@youngbrookrecruitment.com.au.

Shortlisting will commence immediately, so early applications are encouraged.