Purchasing Officer | Full Time | Melbourne

Who we are :  

With a deep connection to the Australian way of life, Jardan is an Australian owned business that supports local manufacturing. We drive the simple mission of making beautiful furniture pieces with a sustainable and responsible approach. Steering away from the conventional layout, our Showrooms are carefully curated and each space is a direct translation of how the furniture, homewares, art and lighting can exist in unison. 

Our Head Office, Sales and Production teams work together, evolving ideas and solving problems. What started as a team of eight has now grown to over 220 staff members that all live and breathe a collaborative ethos. 

What we are looking for :  

We are seeking a full time Purchasing Officer to oversee the direction of all textile purchasing. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, we’re looking for someone that has :  

• 3 + years experience in textile purchasing or a related tertiary qualifications
• Exposure to the fabric/textile industry within both domestic and international markets 
• An elevated attention to detail level and is highly organised 
• The ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

This role will be based onsite at our HQ in Scoresby. 

What are the role entails :  

• Responsible for the purchasing and freight of all textiles, leathers and other materials used for production  
• Manage all associated costs and the day to day expenditure of textiles and leathers. Process local and international costings
• Monitor and negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers as well as monitoring gross profit percentages
• Expedite deliveries to hit scheduling requirements
• Monitor textile usage in consultation with the Cutting team and allocate/reallocate jobs to maximize yield
• Assist Customer Service, Cutting and R&D teams to resolve fabric issues and any QC related queries
• Resolve issues with fabric mills/suppliers if required. Ensure fabric issues are captured on a Non-Conformance Report and addressed with suppliers 
• Provide information and suggestions on the removal of slow-moving SKU’s
• Maintain all textile and leather information within the internal database including price, availability and arrival estimates 
• Sign off invoicing in consultation with Finance Team 
• Prepare monthly reports including statistics on savings trends, availability of textiles and leathers and provide recommendations to Management
• Provide planning information relating to costs and inventory of stock, as required for current and future financial years
• Support biannual stocktakes of textile, leather, rug and timber samples across all business locations in collaboration with internal teams 
• Provide support with any Homewares/ Showroom purchasing, as required
• Place orders and stock quantities for each Showrooms fabric samples, in consultation with the Head of VM and Styling
• Provide support in ordering homewares components such as buttons and trims 
• Ad hoc duties as reasonably required by the company

What we provide :  

We are proud of our people what their individual talents are, and we reward our people right from the very beginning. We will provide you with: 

• Beautiful work spaces 
• A great team environment who all work as one
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive salary 
• Generous staff discounts on both furniture and homewares 
• Refer a friend payment incentive on applicable roles  
• Development and training opportunities 

How to apply :

Please email your resume to Sacha McLennan, People and Culture Manager, at sacha.mclennan@jardan.com.au   

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Jardan acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which our workplaces are located. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities.