Stores and Purchasing Co-ordinator

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us

The Role

Our Chelsea Heights site is located in Melbourne’s south-east, manufacturing a range of more than 44 milk, milk-based beverages and cream products. The site currently produces around 100 million litres of product every year

The Stores and Purchasing Coordinator ensures the smooth operation of the purchasing and materials stores functions, meeting the requirements of production, operations, and maintenance teams. You will be the “go-to” person, with all engineering related purchasing and ordering. You appreciate a high level of work ethic and can influence and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a related role is critical as well as using SAP. This role is based on site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities- Manage purchasing and inventory tasks, raising purchase requisitions and converting them purchase orders.- Ensure materials and equipment are procured and available to meet the team’s operational requirements.- Stock replenishment of inventory items, purchasing of Work Order & Project related parts/services. Receival and receipting of inwards goods.- Maintain accurate records and provide detailed reports to senior management.- Working closely with the team to understand the criticality of parts and stock holding policies; Rotation of stock, stock takes & cycle counting.

About you- Experience in an inventory /stores/purchasing role- Background in mechanical trades or trades assistance highly regarded- Previous experience using SAP, raising Pos and receipting of goods- Accurate, detailed and forward-thinking person- Ability to negotiate favourable pricing and contract terms with suppliers

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it’s VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.- Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture- Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression- Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with- Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs- Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical_._