Purchasing Officer

2 days ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Nh Foods Australia Full time

Overview
Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia's largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a local opportunity to apply your knowledge of mechanical/electrical parts and establish a career off the tools.
You'll be supporting a highly skilled Maintenance team—from Fitters and Turners to Electricians and Boilermakers—playing a key role in the smooth operation of a world-class facility.
Working closely with our Maintenance team and reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, your role will be to:
Responsibilities
Control all purchasing activity for maintenance-related goods and servicing;
Monitor, action and escalate stock/parts ordering in alignment with critical rating system;
Work closely alongside our Maintenance crew to understand and deliver part needs;
Raise purchase orders and manage accounts related emails for servicing & CAPEX;
Work closely with a range of suppliers to source parts in a timely and cost-efficient manner;
Track ETAs/ETDs and collaborate with our Warehouse team on receivals; and
Provide high-level purchasing support to ensure stock levels are maintained.
This position is based within our Main Office, working Monday–Friday in Oakey, QLD.
What experience are we looking for?
This position is ideal for someone with mechanical and/or electrical parts knowledge, looking to apply their expertise while enjoying a healthy challenge.
You'll need to be proactive, forward-thinking, and a step ahead—ready to spot risks early and keep operations running at peak performance.
Ideally, you will be:
Skilled in managing competing priorities and critical parts requests;
Calm under pressure, enjoying a fast-paced role where deadlines occur daily;
A confident and technical communicator, capable of negotiating with suppliers; and
A team player committed to supporting operations from the warehouse to production.
While experience in inventory control will be highly regarded, this role is also highly suited to applicants from a mechanical, fitting, turning, electrical or other related trades background.
We encourage both purchasing and tradespersons to apply
Why choose us?
As a Local Leader, we are proud to provide secure full-time employment in our hometown of Oakey.
While at work, you'll be busy and supported with the resources and team to execute your job well.
Secure, full-time employment working locally in Oakey;
Early starts and early finishes, be home every night;
Complimentary on-the-job training and career development opportunities;
Employee Assistance Program, modern facilities and staff discounts.
Apply now
Please submit your resume and cover letter by Sunday the 25th August 2025.
Want to know more?
Call Kirsty on .
NH Foods and Oakey Beef Exports is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We do not have capacity to sponsor overseas workers with this position.
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