Purchasing Officer

6 days ago


Milperra, New South Wales, Australia Plasdene Glass-Pak Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

A fantastic opportunity within the dynamic world of packaging for an individual with a desire to utilise and develop purchasing experience

  • Have you seen us advertise recently? That's because we're growing
  • Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)
  • Build a career in a growing, established and successful Australian business
  • Be supported by a professional and highly engaged team
  • Based in Milperra - Onsite Parking Available

Partner With Us & Grow

Partner With Us & Grow is our purpose, our brand statement, and is the heart and soul of why we do what we do. We are dedicated to creating an environment that allows our people to thrive. Wherever they may be on their work journey (just starting out, progressing, or chasing their next adventure) this means supporting personal and professional development within the business; providing opportunities to diversify skill set; and obtaining promotions from within. Our commitment to our people is one of a nurturing growth partnership aimed at providing the highest level of career satisfaction.

About The Role

Our purchasing team is highly valued and is critical for the continuing growth of our business, supporting our 8-branch network across Australia & New Zealand.

You will be proactive, accurate and efficient, taking ownership for your key accountabilities including:

  • Liaise with a large portfolio of supply partners
  • Create inventory PO's from suggestions from our SAP system and deciding on appropriate order quantities
  • Prompt and efficient follow up of purchase orders
  • Place orders on vendors for stock, non-stock and capital items
  • Maintain inventory master files, including kits and BOM's
  • Create stock transfers between our 7 branches
  • Maintain records of all product specifications and drawings

About You

We are seeking an experienced candidate together with:

  • A proven track record in a similar role
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret reports and data
  • Experience with SAP, although not essential, would be advantageous
  • Excellent planning, organisational and problem solving skills
  • Flexibility to multi-task and work unsupervised and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Maturity and a sense of urgency
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with customers and suppliers

About Us

Plasdene Glass-Pak is now the largest independent, family and Australian-owned Packaging Distribution Business in Australia and New Zealand. We supply glass and plastic bottles, jars, containers, closures, cartons, dividers, cans, flexible and bulk packaging to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, health care, wine, oil, spirit, industrial, agricultural, pet care, personal care and cosmetic sectors from 8 Packaging Plaza Showrooms and Distribution Centres across Australia and New Zealand.

If you are seeking a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leader, we would love to hear from you

Interested?

Send us your CV and cover letter by simply clicking the Apply button.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment Agency Statement

Recruitment for this position will be managed in-house and we respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting applications for this role.


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