Purchasing Officer

4 days ago

Coopers Plains, Australia Nippon Food Supplies Company Pty Ltd Full time

About Us
Nippon Food Supplies (NFS) is a well-established importer and wholesaler of authentic Japanese food products, proudly serving restaurants, retailers, and distributors across Australia. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality Japanese ingredients and exceptional service — and we’re just as passionate about growing a strong, supportive team.

About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and personable **Purchasing Officer** to join our team in Brisbane. Whether you’re an experienced Purchasing professional or just starting out and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to build a career in a growing company with a strong reputation in the Japanese food industry. If you enjoy working with people, have a genuine interest in food, and are ready to take initiative, you’ll feel right at home here.

Key responsibilities
- Monitor sales summaries and forecast inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Collaborate with the sales team to improve forecast accuracy.
- Plan purchasing schedules and maintain shipment records in line with supplier lead times.
- Raise purchase orders and communicate with both domestic and international suppliers.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse teams, and transport companies.
- Review shipping documentation and submit to customs brokers on time.
- Monitor updated schedules of each shipment and coordinate delivery/unpacking plans with communications with internal logistics team/external storage company.
- Check supplier and customs invoices.
- Enter and maintain purchase order and shipment data in internal systems.
- Regularly assess import costs and compare with alternate service providers.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards.
- Attend inspections when required.

Requirements and skills
- Intermediate PC skills, especially Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Business-level in English (both verbal and written).
- Japanese language skills (preferred)
- A citizen, or hold a permanent visa (such as permanent residency), which allows unrestricted work rights.
- Most importantly: someone who’s proactive, reliable, and enjoys working with people.

Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

**Language**:

- Japanese (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 16/06/2025

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