Production Purchasing Officer

4 days ago

Mount Victoria New South Wales, Australia Consulting Services Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • $40.56 per hour casual rate
  • Monday to Friday 7.30am-3.30pm
  • Moorabbin location
  • Free on site parking
  • Commencing ASAP

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Production Purchasing Officer to join their highly dynamic and professional team. The purpose of this role is to support the production team in ensuring adequate supplies of raw material items are available limiting production delays.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Procurement of raw materials to fulfil demand driven from customer and production orders.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing or FMCG
  • Liaising with local suppliers to co-ordinate & ensure timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Working closely with the Procurement manager in maintaining & developing supplier relationships.
  • Conducting routine supplier reviews, measuring and monitoring supplier service levels,
  • Communicating and managing delays of material shortages to internal stakeholders such as liaising with sales and production to ensure timely procurement of all materials.
  • Working closely with Finance colleagues on cost comparisons of materials and suppliers
  • Assisting the Procurement manager in negotiation of the best possible price for all materials.
  • Partnering with the R&D and Quality teams in sourcing new or unique materials.
  • Identifying potential suppliers required and existing materials with keen eye for pricing and quality

Preferred Personal Attributes/Competencies

  • Strong mathematical and financial literacy
  • Critical thinking and analytical ability
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Efficient & effective communicator
  • Ability to prioritise & utilise excellent time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Flexible and adaptable to unpredictability
  • Supplier negotiation experience skills

If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this role please apply now or email Hannah Limond at

LP Consulting Services |

  • Purchasing Officer

    4 days ago

    Wetherill Park, New South Wales, Australia ATOM Supply Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Drive Accuracy. Support Execution. Strengthen Supply Chain Backbone.ATOM is on the hunt for a detail-focused, process-driven Purchasing Officer to support the smooth operation of our supply chain by owning the transactional integrity of our purchasing systems. This role sits at the heart of ATOM's procurement engine—ensuring every purchase order is...

  • Purchasing Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Mount Druitt, Australia Peak Talent Full time

    Our client, a large manufacturing company in Western Sydney is looking to add a motivated and highly organised Purchasing Officer to its team. Operating on a global scale, this business works with some of the leading brands in Australia. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will have full autonomy to succeed in this role and grow within the...

  • Purchasing Officer

    2 weeks ago

    South Guildford, Australia Swick Mining Services Full time

    Swick Mining Services The Company Swick Mining Services is Australia’s largest Underground Diamond Drilling Contractor with the most innovative and reliable rigs in the industry. Due to recent and predicted company growth, an opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Purchasing Officer to join our team at South Guildford. The Role Reporting to...

  • Purchasing Intern

    7 days ago

    Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia Prysmian Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Purchasing/Office AssistantWho We ArePrysmian is the largest global cable manufacturer, with over 100 years of experience and knowledge of making cables. With a strong focus on our three core values, Drive, Trust & Simplicity, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply.We are...

  • Purchasing Officer

    6 days ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Allan Hall Human Resource Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Ready to level up your purchasing career in a business that values initiative, product knowledge, and problem-solving?Join a growing team and take ownership of local and international procurement for a diverse product range.AWM Claytonare looking for a confident and organisedPurchasing Officerto manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and support...

  • Purchase Administrations Officer

    4 days ago

    Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bhagwan Marine Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Join our Fun & Vibrant Friendly TeamLearn from a Team of Leading Industry ExpertsFantastic RemunerationAbout Bhagwan MarineBhagwan Marine founded in 2000, recently becoming a publicly listed company on the ASX. We pride ourselves on our adaptability and proactive approach, which have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in Marine Operations in...

  • Shipping and Purchasing Import Coordinator

    2 days ago

    Wolli Creek, New South Wales, Australia HolyTalent Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Shipping/Purchasing Import CoordinatorAre you ready to join a dynamic and growing organization that values excellence and innovation?This privately owned Australian business, is seeking a Shipping/Purchasing Import Coordinator to join the team at our Sydney Head Office in Turrella.About Us:This highly successful and established company is a leading importer...

  • Pharmacy Purchasing Officer

    2 weeks ago

    South Brisbane, Australia Mater Group Full time

    **Job no**: 502308 **Work type**: Permanent **Location**: South Brisbane **Categories**: Pharmacy technician **About the role** Mater Pharmacy South Brisbane currently has a new opportunity for a professional Pharmacy Purchasing Officer to join our Hospital Pharmacy Inventory Management Team on a permanent full-time basis, Monday to Friday. Relocation...

  • Base Metals Purchasing Buyer

    4 days ago

    Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia Prysmian Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

    From the depths of the ocean to the pinnacles of the world's tallest buildings, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry.Each year, our Company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and...

  • Purchasing /planner Officer Mt Kuring-gai

    6 days ago

    Mount Kuring-gai, Australia APG Workforce Full time

    Permanent Position - Mt Kuring-Gai location - Room for Career progression! Our partnered client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Planner/Purchaser (Dry Goods) officer to join their further processing facility located in Mt Kuring-Gai NSW. On offer is a Full-time permanent position with a 38-hour working week with some Saturdays required...