Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago

Darra, Queensland, Australia Moco Food Services Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager – Food Services

Company: Moco Food Services

Location: Wacol, QLD, 4076, AU

  • Lead purchasing excellence in a fast-growing foodservice business.
  • Drive complex demand planning and forecasting to deliver industry-leading outcomes.
  • Be part of a collaborative and dynamic procurement team.

Join Moco as the Purchasing Manager and take ownership of sourcing and supplier management in a business that's growing fitter, faster, and smarter.

About the Role

This is a key position within Moco's Procurement Team, reporting to the Head of Procurement. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day purchasing operations, supplier negotiations, and category performance. The role ensures stock availability, competitive pricing, and strong supplier relationships that protect margins and deliver commercial outcomes.

Working closely with the Head of Procurement and cross-functional teams, the role plays a vital part in shaping purchasing strategies, driving efficiency, and delivering improvements in cost management, service, and supply reliability.

About You

You are a commercially astute professional with strong experience in procurement or purchasing, ideally within FMCG, wholesale, or foodservice. With a proven ability to manage supplier negotiations, secure competitive pricing, and balance operational requirements with commercial outcomes, you thrive in fast-paced and high-volume environments.

You have a natural ability to build strong relationships across suppliers and internal teams, influencing outcomes through collaboration and clear communication. Analytical and detail-oriented, you are confident working with data, forecasts, and purchasing systems to make informed decisions that drive results. A proactive mindset, strong organisational skills, and a focus on continuous improvement ensure you deliver both immediate impact and long-term value to the business.

Skills, Experience & Attributes

  • Proven experience in purchasing or procurement management.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
  • Solid analytical skills and ability to work with data and forecasting tools.
  • Knowledge of procurement best practice and supply chain principles.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in FMCG, wholesale, or foodservice highly regarded.

Benefits

  • Work within Moco's brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Wacol, with plenty of on-site parking available
  • Collaborative and friendly workplace environment, with weekly cross-departmental events
  • Join a growing company and use your expertise to make a real impact on the business
  • Leadership training and development opportunities available for aspiring employees
  • Access to great discounts on over 6,500 product items for current employees.
  • Enjoy free access to financial advice, home loan support, and exclusive lifestyle perks & discounts through our partnership with Commonwealth Bank.

Moco – Delivering Inspiration

Moco Food Services delivers first-in-class food supply services, a partner for restaurants, cafés, pubs and clubs throughout South East Queensland. Our goal is simple; to help our customers run great food businesses. We have invested in industry-leading technology platforms and friendly, professional people to create a network of food supply services throughout South East Queensland and Northern NSW.

Having recently moved to a new, state-of-the-art facility, Moco's Head Office is led by a team of leaders passionate about providing a comprehensive food service and supply solution to customers. We are committed to nailing every detail, staying connected to our customers, providing convenient and competitive products, and collaborating with customers to produce fantastic menus for everyone to enjoy.

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