Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliable, cost‑effective supply of goods and services.
Prepare, process, and manage purchase orders and procurement requests in an accurate and timely manner.
Monitor stock levels and replenishment needs, including analysing slow‑moving, excess, or overstocked items and recommending actions.
Ensure DIFOT performance by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain uninterrupted supply.
Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing data, including reports on purchasing activity, sales data, pricing, and supplier performance.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues in collaboration with Finance to ensure timely supplier payments.
Source alternative products, manage product recalls, and obtain samples in line with internal processes.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities across purchasing and inventory management.

Strong background in inventory and purchasing management, ideally within food services, FMCG, supply chain, or similar environments.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across suppliers and internal stakeholders.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and pride in producing quality work.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) with solid analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving ability.
Strong planning, organisation, and time‑management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and basic finance or accounting principles.
Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond well to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Committed to delivering excellent customer service with a strong focus on productivity, quality, and safety.

Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited, Hybrid working arrangements available!

Purchasing Officer

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