Purchasing Officer

**Introduction**:
Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At Lite n' Easy, we're not just about meals; we're about transforming lives through better eating habits. We make it effortless for Aussies to embrace healthier choices, whether they're on a weight loss journey or simply aiming to maintain a balanced lifestyle. As a team, we pour our passion into crafting meals that are not only nutritious but also bursting with flavour.
What's in it for you?
**Supportive Environment**: Work alongside passionate individuals in our Banyo, Brisbane office.

**Benefits**: Enjoy perks like secure onsite parking, product discounts, and access to our free onsite gym.
**Meaningful Work**: Help provide delicious, healthy meals to time-strapped individuals and those dedicated to wellness.
**Description**:
**The Role**:
Are you seeking a career change? Do you enjoy working with Excel spreadsheets, have strong numerical skills and envision yourself thriving in an FMCG fresh produce environment? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
- Liaising with the Inventory Controller and utilising stock data to determine requirements for the manufacturing departments on a daily schedule.
- Create requirement purchase plan that ensures a smooth flow of materials, taking the supplier lead times into account.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
- Working with the Technical / Quality team to implement improvements throughout the purchasing & supply chain processes
- Produce accurate and timely paperwork flow with a sound attention to detail
- Maintaining and utilising excel documents for ordering /planning purposes
- Ensuring invoices and delivery documents are accurately attached and providing accurate reports for Accounts Payable
- Promptly report any supplier-related issues to the procurement team and offer constructive feedback as needed

**About you**:

- Experience in a similar role or within the warehouse/inventory industry
- Strong knowledge of Excel and associated Microsoft programs
- Intermediate or advanced knowledge in Excel would be highly regarded
- Basic knowledge of purchasing processes or willingness to learn
- Solid numerical skills and recognising number patterns and connections
- High attention to detail and can demonstrate ability to learn new processes quickly
- Capable of working in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to be adaptable and respond quickly to changing needs in a demanding environment
- Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Join Our Team
If you're an Australian Citizen or Resident with a passion for purchasing, customer service and a drive to make a positive impact within an FMCG Food Manufacturing industry, we want to hear from you
Take the first step toward a rewarding career with Lite n' Easy and click APPLY NOW.