Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer (Raw Materials), McCormick Moorabbin VIC Reference: 101104

There's never been a more exciting time to be at McCormick Australia. We're a respected global flavour leader with more than 12,000 employees across 27 countries. From favourite drinks to iconic burgers and in every aisle in the grocery store, McCormick is flavouring many of the biggest brands you know. What makes us a great place to work? Simple. We put people first. We champion growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people and our planet. The best part: we get to bring our passion for flavour to work every day. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

The Role

The Purchasing Officer Role is a key role in the business that ensures all materials arrive on site to meet production requirements in a cost effective and timely manner, as the Raw Materials Purchasing Officer you will take the lead on this function by working In collaboration with stakeholders to ensure a smooth flow of operations, you can expect to do this by:
Ensuring the Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) process is represented accurately within SAP
Generating Vendor schedule for all materials to be purchased on site
Negotiating with Vendor expected delivery timings
Maintaining and generating Purchase Orders accurately and managing the Purchase Order process
Notifying early any long term material constraints highlighting potential solutions, including notifying planners of shortfalls to ensure a feasible Production Plan is in place
Attend Key Supplier Reviews
Undertake continuous improvement opportunities.
Participate in the Slow and Obsolete stock (SLOB) Management

The Benefits

Supportive culture that offers genuine work life balance
Hybrid working model in place plus other flexible working practices
Annual bonus program
Global organization with well established brands (Gourmet Garden, Keens, Aeroplane Jelly, Franks Hot Sauce, Grill Mates to name a few)
Involvement with regional and local charity events
Paid parental leave and partner pay entitlements with a supportive returning to work parent’s program
Generous employee recognition and rewards program
Regular employee engagement activities including food vans, coffee vans and BBQs
Positive, friendly and innovative work culture
A friendly place to work alongside equally talented professionals
Free on-site parking
Training & Development plans offering growth opportunities across global functions
Plus loads more

About You

We are looking for someone who has strong analytical skills and wants the opportunity to work independently but with the support of a team. We are in the unique position to offer training for someone looking to start their career as a Buyer, however knowledge of supply chain processes and the FMCG industry is essential for your success.

This role will heavily utilise SAP so experience with this or a similar system will be highly regarded.

Our Company

We are a Company who puts people first - people who take what they do seriously, but not themselves Our people strive for excellence, have a great attitude, care for the safety of each other and our consumers, our people are innovative and lead by example - because these are the values necessary for a successful career with McCormick Australia.

McCormick’s Passion for Flavour is brought to life through our consumer brands Gourmet Garden, Keen’s, Aeroplane, French’s and Frank’s and our people have what it takes to build Australia’s Leading Flavour Company

How To Apply

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified applicant, you will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Note**: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to line managers at McCormick.