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Purchasing Officer

29/04/2026
29/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Adelaide Metro
Purchasing and Logistics

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader - Logistics and Purchasing, you’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate product data, managing inventory, and supporting procurement processes that directly impact our purpose. This position blends technical ERP expertise with a commitment to continuous improvement in a purpose-driven environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintain and update product records in Microsoft Business Central, ensuring data accuracy
  • Transform supplier data into ERP-compatible formats using advanced Excel skills
  • Review MRP requirements and generate timely purchase orders for inventory replenishment and business needs
  • Support process improvement initiatives within the Purchasing Team
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with purchasing policies and WHS standards

The role will be based at our Hindmarsh site, working hours can be worked between 8am-5pm (7.5 hours per day), Monday-Friday.

Desired Skills and Experience

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • Experience with ERP Purchasing software and Excel skills
  • Experience with SharePoint lists and reporting using Microsoft Power BI will be highly regarded
  • Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong commitment to customer service
  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with all external and internal stakeholders
  • Ability to work with limited direction

Education and Qualifications

  • NDIS worker clearance
  • Working with Children Clearance

If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Why join Novita?

As an employee of Novita you’ll enjoy a range of other benefits:

  • Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation
  • Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
  • Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions

Apply Now

For a confidential conversation before applying, contact Michelle Eichinger on Michelle.Eichinger@novita.org.au

As this position is vacant, we are looking to undertake interviews as applications are submitted. So, don’t delay if you are wanting to join our team. Novita may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified before the listed closing date.

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.

Achieve your amazing at Novita.

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