BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 14,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.
The Opportunity
Come and discover the opportunity to join our Sales, Marketing and Innovation team in our BlueScope Building Components business as a Project Coordinator. BlueScope Building Components, a division of BlueScope in Australia, manufactures and markets steel building products, solutions and services through its four leading brands: Lysaght, Fielders, Ranbuild and Kiteleys.
In this newly created opportunity, you'll be joining a high performing team of subject matter experts, helping us shape the process for managing the project pipeline of premium, specified building products. It presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to make a significant impact in the building and construction industry!
Working Monday to Friday, this full-time permanent role offers the flexibility to be located in either Minchinbury, NSW or Mascot, NSW.
What Will You Do?
Reporting into the National Manager, Design Solutions Group, you will be a critical part of the team responsible for coordinating and monitoring the flow of information to add value to our business. As the central point of coordination, your key responsibilities will include:
- Project Coordination: Provide oversight the logistics and delivery aspects of the projects. Coordinate transportation, monitor shipping schedules, and ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products. Work closely with the logistics team to streamline processes and minimise delays.
- Documentation and Reporting: Offer meticulous support in maintaining project documentation throughout its lifecycle. This involves preparing and updating project plans, tracking progress, and documenting any changes. Generate regular reports for stakeholders, providing insights into project status, challenges, and potential solutions.
- Support Internal Sales Teams: Collaborate closely with internal sales teams to lead and support the performance of supply chain and logistics for key specialty products on a national scale. Ensure seamless coordination and communication to meet customer demands and expectations.
- Strategic Costing and Tender Support: Leverage your expertise in quoting projects and cost modelling to contribute to successful tender submissions, continually enhancing your skills in support of our project bids.
- Vendor Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with various vendors and suppliers. This involves ensuring timely communication, negotiating contracts, and maintaining a high standard of product quality and delivery.
- Material Planning Support: Take an active role in material planning activities, including inventory control and procurement. Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials for project execution by closely collaborating with the procurement team to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Cost Optimisation: Implement strategies to optimise project costs while maintaining quality and efficiency. This includes identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating favourable terms with vendors, and ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
More About You
With your experience working in a project support role, you will likely have the following background:
- Proven track record in project management or supply chain, preferably in manufacturing. Knowledge of building and construction, particularly in facades, would be advantageous.
- Have high attention to detail and the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously with your superior time management skills
- Have excellent communication (written and verbal), strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and a positive attitude
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including how to prepare and articulate finding
What’s in it for you
- Full-time permanent position with hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to large scale projects with widespread career opportunities.
- Rare opportunity to work directly with a multi-disciplinary team of Engineers, Architects and Sales Team and gain some incredible mentorship.
- Employee benefits with discounts on health and wellbeing products and services
If you are someone who seeks continuous advancement and embraces variety in your pursuits, and if you have a strong inclination to complete tasks effectively, this role aligns with your proactive and achievement-oriented approach.
Why BlueScope
As BlueScope continues to go from strength to strength, a career with us provides you with the opportunity to grow and be rewarded. At BlueScope, you will:
- create and deliver innovative solutions that drive transformation in our business
- make an impact that really does shape the world we live in
- keep growing through continuous learning and development opportunities
- enjoy the sense of belonging that comes from working with people who genuinely look out for one another
At BlueScope, our people are our strength, and we don’t say that lightly. We want our people to be successful, and to be safe. We offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program and make sure our inclusive work environment welcomes people of all backgrounds. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. And we’ll do this through Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, strengthening our communities for the future.
Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.
Together we can make a world of difference.
Applications close Friday, 16 February 2024.
