Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With more than 160 sales points and logistical facilities in over 60countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support while ensuring equipment is provided swiftly –no matter how big the project. Based from its headquarters in Amstetten, Austria, Doka employs 6,800people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.

Based in the head office of Doka Australia, which is located in New South Wales, Doka Australia has developed a reputation as a highly reliable and versatile construction partner for some of the nation’s most challenging projects. Through innovative solutions that support a timely, cost-effective delivery, Doka Australia has worked on key projects, varying from residential buildings such as Melbourne’s ‘The Fawkner’ to infrastructure builds such as the bridge and road development of the Western Highway (A8). As the country continues to expand its scope of work, Doka Australia is on the lookout for career driven professionals to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified natural team player who can add significant value tothis highly dynamic team.

Currently based in Minto, but reporting to your manager based in Dubai, as the Procurement Officer (Support Unit) you will be responsible for all purchasing activities including all strategic & tactical procurement tasks and administrative duties in Australia for both entities Doka Australia as well as Lubeca. There will be certain tasks that may also be required for Middle East African and Asia Pacific Countries.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Compliance of the regional process including coordination with stakeholders to comply with procurement policies and processes.
• Assessment of demand and scheduling
• Handling daily purchasing including follow up orders and ensure delivery (including rescheduling)
• Handling and resolving claims / complaints
• Work with other members of the strategic procurement team to develop and implement initiatives to reduce transaction costs, consolidate volume and create efficiency
• Assisting with the preparation of new vendor registration and ensuring all new vendor documentation are successfully uploaded into the system.
• Supporting the internal customers to ensure that targets and metrics are achieved
• Synergy savings across both entities in Australia
• Assess & identify supply risks and define & implement measures to mitigate those risks
• Implementation of Area best practices within the Australian entities and export the local best practices into Area and Global teams

• A technical, commercial or purchasing qualification or equivalent (or appropriate experience)
• Experience in customer service/procurement with the ability to resolve complex situations and order fulfillment issues
• Solid understanding of the purchase to pay process
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Knowledge in SAP/R3-Ariba system is highly desirable.

Only local applicants in Australia with full working rights will be considered for the role, due to lack of visa opportunities for this position. 

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