Purchasing Officer

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Join our dedicated Catering team at Darwin Airport.

Award winning inflight catering, global brand, serving the world's best airlines.

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Are you a true all-rounder with experience in purchasing and procurement looking to grow your career in supply chain? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Purchasing Officer to join our amazing team at our Darwin Airport catering unit on a full-time basis. This role reports to the Executive Sous Chef and supports the Unit Manager efficiently manage the operations.

What does a typical day look like?

As the Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for the Unit's purchasing, receiving and issuing of all products to specifications and ensuring sufficient stocks are available to meet production demands for our operational teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders including suppliers and their representatives
• Responsible for the generation of Purchasing Orders in accordance with company standards and procedures
• Manage the stock in the various onsite & offsite storage areas effectively to ensure correct product rotation and space is available for incoming goods as required
• Manage delivery of items to ensure adherence with dnata's purchasing system
• Maintain the company policy in relation to HACCP, QSAI and WHS in accordance with Federal and State Government Regulations
• Reference Passenger forecast schedules (flights) to establish practical par levels and an efficient purchasing structure
• Ensure that all delivery vehicles are clean and well maintained, all perishable deliveries are only accepted via a refrigerated or frozen vehicle unit, per our standard.
• Ensure that all food, beverage, consumables, and raw items delivered are in line with dnata catering Temperature and Hygiene guidelines
• Use manual handling devices provided and apply safe work practices at all times.
• Monitor all items for Best before Date and Use by Date
• Conduct end of month stock take
• Identify and recommend improvements to existing procurement procedures
• Contribute to a safety first environment and work within Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Prior experience in Purchasing or Stores in a supply chain environment
• Experience using an ERP system (highly regarded)
• Basic knowledge of receipts and invoice reconciliation
• Display high levels of attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in using computers and MS-Suite (Advanced Excel and Outlook)
• Good knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety, QSAI requirements and WHS.
• Knowledge of recipe specifications and ingredient brands ideal.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Stores or Warehouse procedures
• Good knowledge of Stores procedures
• Holder of a Forklift License (or be willing to obtain within 3 months)
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group and work to deadlines

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Free parking, Daily staff meals, dnata provided Uniforms
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per 12 months
• Tailored Employee Novated Lease partnership
• Access to our Employee Benefits program which includes a wellbeing platform, discounted private health insurance and access to specials and discounts from over 700 retailers (such as Woolworths, Caltex and JB-HiFi)

About Us:

We are Australia's largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner. Specialising in inflight catering and retail, and food manufacturing, our group of diverse brands enables us to deliver extensive service capabilities.

Chosen by many of the world's top airlines, we operate 16 facilities across 12 cities and employ over 4,500 people who help us to produce over 64 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights, each year.

Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world's largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.

Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visits our Australian careers website and watch a short video here:

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you.

Please apply using the link below & upload your CV, along with short cover letter outlining your skills, experience & why you would like to join the dnata catering family.