Sourcing and Inventory Officer

We are seeking a proactive Sourcing and Inventory Officer to join our Stramit Finance Family, reporting directly to the National Procurement Manager. This role is responsible for managing national import products, assist in sourcing projects and providing support in national inventory management. A collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail will be key to success in this role.

• Inventory Accuracy & Stocktake Coordination - Coordinate national cycle counts program and support annual stocktake activities. Provide training and reporting tools to branches to uphold inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Supplier Performance Support - Track steel stock-out escalations, consignment returns and Re-Order Point (ROP) reviews.
• Sourcing Support – Assist in sourcing initiatives to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply options across various categories.
• Maintain quality assurance standards across supply, procurement, and inventory processes.
• Import Steel Management – Source and manage imported steel products, oversee inventory levels, and coordinate third-party coil processing.
• Assist with product lifecycle transitions—introductions, discontinuations, and system data accuracy.
• Purchase Order Management - Monitor national outstanding purchase orders closure across to support procurement transparency and supply chain visibility.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and contribute to Zero Harm initiatives.
• SLOB & Aged Stock Oversight - Analyse slow-moving and excess inventory, support reduction plans and follow up on actions.

• Clear and confident communication skills across teams and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of purchasing and contract management principles (APICS), including negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated initiative, integrity, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong Inclusion and diversity commitment to our team members including Gender affirmation leave (10 days), LGBTQ+ Rainbow Tick accreditation.
• Solid numerical reasoning and analytical capability.
• Experience in procurement and inventory—ideally within the steel construction manufacturing sector.
• Ability to think conceptually and solve problems proactively.
• Familiarity with import/export processes (preferred).

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Knoxfield (VIC) site, with 3 dedicated onsite work days.

• Parental Leave policy. Primary carers receive full base pay for 26 weeks or receive 50% of full pay over 52 weeks. Secondary carers receive 4 weeks of full pay.
• Full training, the latest technology, and tools of the trade to support your success at Stramit!
• Access to your own PerkBox account, where you can utilise 1000’s of major retailer discounts!
• 5 additional leave days ‘New Parent Leave’ for primary and secondary carers during their first year back at work