Purchasing Officer

**About the Role**

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Global Operations team as **Purchasing Officer** of our Brisbane operations. This role provides timely & efficient delivery of raw materials to the Brisbane site whilst working within the defined parameters associated with Global Procurement, optimum inventory levels, and site operations.

**Key Responsibilities**

Responsible for:

- To place Purchase orders to ensure the adequate and timely delivery of materials to the site enabling efficient operations for the site - supplier shelf life, warehousing, production, and customer service.
- To monitor material demand/product forecasting and communicate potential RM shortages to the Site Planner and Plant Manager - investigate alternate options for discussion with Planner and Manager.
- Maintain RM & Packaging inventory levels within the requirements of the site and in accordance with Global Procurement guidelines.
- Ensure goods arrive on time and in full to the site and communicate all delays & early delivery issues to the Production Supervisor, QA team, Planner, and Plant Manager.
- Seek out alternate suppliers domestically & globally - service level, lead times & price-based options.
- Maintain current pricing, freight costs supply lead times, and any unique supply details within the SAP systems and any Reports related to the supply of materials to the site.
- Coordinate with 3rd party logistics transportation department, arrange shipment schedule and monitor shipment status daily and provide a weekly update (Thursday) on incoming goods - Incoming Report.
- Coordinate with the Production supervisor Warehouse and monitor the status of goods-in. Follow up on the issue status till it is solved - Supplier, Freight / Transport.
- Familiar with the import process and maintain a good understanding of the import regulations/policy. Ensure required documentation for RM is current and correctly processed.
- Monitor Slow moving stocks and communicate with Customer service to obtain information to discuss with Plant Manager and Planner.
- Optimise freight options via consolidation or quantities where appropriate.
- Ensure the Quality dept & Planner are updated with RM or packaging changes.
- Measure and report or Supplier performance - DIFOT, Quality, Shelf life.
- Monthly cost & data checking and initiating or participating in cost-saving and continuous improvement projects with site-based teams or with external parties to benefit the site & business.
- Work very closely with relevant internal and external parties to support the site, business & customers and offer solutions & alternatives to any issues or events.

**EHS**
- Perform, Maintain, and support the EHS standard and requirements for the site & Company.
- Participate in the company’s J2EE program including Element owners & Site activities.

**About You**
- Business administration /purchasing-related qualification is required
- Minimum five (5) years of working experience in a purchasing/procurement-related function.
- Experience in import, transportation, and warehouse
- Experience using SAP system
- A good team player with high integrity and able to work under high pressure
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in using other Microsoft software i.e. excel, PowerPoint
- Possess a safety mindset

**About Us**

Our purpose is simple: to help people all over the world make healthier and tastier food and drink choices, whilst supporting our communities and caring for our planet, not just today but for the future.

Tate & Lyle PLC is a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions. Supported by our 160-year history of ingredient innovation, we partner with customers to provide consumers with healthier and tastier choices.

**Location**

We are located in **Wacol, Brisbane**

**What we can offer**

In addition to standard health and wellness offerings, you will also enjoy:

- Competitive Base Salary
- 4 weeks of annual leave
- Superannuation
- Global 16-week (Equal Parental Leave)
- Flexible Working (when/where applicable)
- Membership in Employee Resource Groups
- Mental health & well-being support via Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Program
- Global bonus schemes
- Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable)

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued, and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

**If you meet even 50% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to get in touch and apply We’re flexible and would love to discuss what you can contribute and how you can grow into the role.**

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**Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.