Purchasing Officer

With a team of approximately 100 people, we have been growing quickly and we are looking for the right person to join our Purchasing Team as a Purchasing Officer.

This role would be perfect for a process driven individual that is excellent with numbers, enjoys spreadsheets and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Stocktakes form a big portion of this role, so the ability to accurately count is a must.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent Communication Skills. You will be required to communicate with the production staff, management and suppliers to find resolutions to problems, execute plans, gather information and answer questions.
- Ability to work Autonomously. We are looking for a go getter who is able to independently take charge of their day to day tasks with support and guidance from the Purchasing Manager.
- Demonstrated Mathematical Ability. You must be very comfortable with numbers as numerical calculations form a large part of the role.
- Intermediate skills in Excel Spreadsheets as a minimum, otherwise this isn’t the role for you.
- Attention to Detail. You will need a keen eye for errors and the ability to self check your work as certain tasks including Stock Counts must be completed with 100% accuracy.
- Process and Deadline driven. You will need to follow many processes that have strict deadlines.
- A proven history of the ability to conduct accurate stocktakes is highly favourable. We have a large number of stock SKUs that require accurate weekly and monthly counts.
- A background in a similar Purchasing Officer or Stocktake position is highly favourable.
- Highly Motivated and Enthusiastic.

Ticking the boxes? Well let’s get into a bit more detail about the role. You will be responsible for assisting with the purchasing from our Domestic and International suppliers:
**Purchasing**
- Oversee & organise stocktakes (weekly & monthly) of materials on hand (SOH).
- Input SOH figures into Inventory Management Spreadsheets.
- Analyse monthly usage figures to determine projected holding quantities.
- Continually monitor for potential stock outs and help action internal processes. Notify the Purchasing Manager of any potential stock outs.
- Plan Purchase Orders to Domestic & International suppliers. Liaise with suppliers on urgent requirements.
- Administer general stock management tasks including: updating Container Schedules, Warehouse Plans, Stock on Hand readings and Quality Checks on product batches.
- Maintain supplier and stock information ensuring all details are up to date (Contact Details, SKU’s, Pricing, etc ).
- Maintain supplier communications, monitor and prepare for supplier holiday periods or closures.

**Reporting to**

You will be working closely with the Purchasing Manager/Innovation Officer and will receive guidance on all Purchasing decisions and tasks.

**Does this still sound like a good fit? Here’s a little bit about the rest of the company**

We are growing, FAST As such we always have things going on, new processes rolling out as well as new equipment and products. We also keep a constant supply of beverages up for our entire team and have monthly team lunches.

**The final bits and pieces you need to know**

Macbook Pro will be provided with additional monitors.

Office hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (some flexibility may be required during the end of month stock counts)

**Still reading? Awesome, here is how to apply**

Without a cover letter you will not be considered.
- Agencies do not contact us about this position.