About Us
At Scope, our purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.
We support individuals with physical, intellectual, and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals.
Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers various services including supported independent living, short-term accommodation, social connections, lifestyle options, therapy, and employment services across over 420 locations in Victoria and NSW.
The Role
12-month opportunity as a Purchasing Officer in our procurement team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide purchasing support to customers and suppliers regarding purchasing and requisition processes.
* Develop processes to monitor compliance with expense management, spend behavior, and encourage appropriate practices to minimize risk for the organization.
* Standardize product purchases and approved suppliers across nominated product categories.
* Assist with sourcing, purchasing, and consolidating various goods and services, including managing backorders, discrepancies, and ongoing standing orders.
Requirements:
* 2+ years of experience in a purchasing role and thrive in a customer-centric environment.
* Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Excellent collaboration, influencing, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with all levels of managers and staff.
* Previous experience managing suppliers and stakeholders in a service environment will be highly sought, along with a commercially-minded and innovative approach.
About Our Organization
At Scope, we celebrate our people by rewarding them with access to an exclusive benefits platform.
You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing, and more.
Important Information
Successful applicants must hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check.
If you have lived or worked in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country may also be required.