Assistant Purchasing Manager

5 days ago

Essendon Fields, Australia Open Pantry Consulting Full time

Assist with the sourcing of new & innovative products
- The ability to recognise future trends.
- Staff discount card gives both you and your immediate family discounts

**Assistant Purchasing Manager**

**$60,800 + Super + Great Staff Benefits - Full time**

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- Open Pantry Consulting is proud to be recruiting for this position on behalf of LaManna Supermarket_

**What we are passionate about |**
LaManna is a true leader within the food retail industry. As a trusted brand, with a focus on providing exceptional products and service. Our store is our home and our team and customers are our family. Our family comes to work each day with a goal to create a positive impact with those who visit our home.

**How our team is unique |**
Our team is deeply motivated and easily inspired. Joining our family means you are a creature who loves to be around people and motivated to leave a positive impact in any way you can. We believe in a genuine connection with our customers and team, and from our experience, we know that kindness is the most important trait we look for in our team. Our team members' time is highly valued, and we want to make sure you have a great experience working with us.

**How we look after you |**
We aim to look after our staff as much as we look after our customers. Here are some of the benefits in working with our family.
- Free parking
- Free fresh meals and snacks during your shift
- Free coffee made by our team
- Staff discount card gives both you and your immediate family discounts
- Free gym membership supplied by our friends at Fitness Addix and mental health support through our employee assistance program

Providing you with a healthy and happy environment every day at work speaks to how we run our business and having sincere care for each other, whilst finding the positive in every day is something which is highly valued.

**The Role of an Assistant Purchasing Manager |**
You will need strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with our team members and suppliers. The role requires solid negotiation skills to work with suppliers and make better deals for LaManna. A strong understanding and experience with Perishables is advantageous to the role.
- Assist with the sourcing of new & innovative products
- Assist with promotional planning to drive category growth
- The ability to recognise future trends.
- Building strong relationships with supplier partners
- Compliance with business expectations
- Manage invoices & payments, and ensure all purchase orders are accurate.
- Bulk purchasing & consolidation
- Strong analytical & planning skills with an ability to forward plan
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Understanding of computer-based systems and purchase order software platforms.
- Have great problem-solving skills and be able to think outside the box
- Keep a clean and organised workspace whilst adhering to our OHS and Food Safety guidelines
- Be with us on the journey by sharing your ideas, listening to others and assisting the brand to grow to the best food emporium in Australia

The LaManna team is a diverse family, we love to laugh and we have each other’s back. If that sounds like a place you’d like to be a part of then we are excited to meet you.

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