Purchasing Assistant

**About us**

Tomkin is a leading, dynamic and reputable hospitality company in Australia with an excellent work culture which recognises and rewards employees’ achievements. Our motto “Satisfied customers and motivated employees represent the key to long-term success” characterises our working ethicand practices.

**About the Role**

We are recruiting for a full-time Purchasing Administrative support team member, with the role reportingto the Procurement Manager. The internal administrative support team member willmaintain high standards of presentation,provide internal customer service, offer expertise and advice on a vast product range, assist with projects, general sales tasks and procurement reports.

This opportunity will also see you work in the future one on one with suppliers/factories with a focus on creating lasting relationships.

**Main responsibilities include but not limited to**
- Research product ranges and sales data to facilitate the product buyer decision.
- Maintaining integrity across out internal database. Assisting with price file updates and code creation / maintenance.
- Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials/finished goods, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
- Assisting in supplier and sales product demonstrations
- Collaborate with internal team and provide a high level of customer service, including pro-active communication, recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
- Utilise process for confirming purchase order acknowledgements and supplier delivery schedule
- Maintain an internal sales project register and report on data collated.
- Developing sales training regimes
- Ad-hoc duties with the willingness to take on additional tasks that may become available

**Skills and experience** (Must be able to clearly demonstrate the following attributes)
- Minimum 3+ years in a similar purchasing admin role
- Previous experience in kitchenware/housewares and/or HORECA is preferred
- Organisational skills
- Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving
- Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
- Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail
- Proven ability to build consensus and work effectively within a cross-functional team but also work autonomously
- Proficient excel level
- Genuine desire to help others and willingness in driving the business forward.
- Strong work ethic
- Professional, friendly demeanour, with a can-do attitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter and results-oriented able to set and exceed benchmarks

Demonstrated previous experience in a similar admin role. Ideally demonstrate knowledge of products used in the HORECA industry.
- Dynamic role with potential for long term prospects
- Competitive compensation package
- Training, on-going support and recognition for the efforts
- Professional development and career progression in a growing company part of large international group

Please provide a short cover letter in addition to your resume

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Greenacre, NSW 2190: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)