Food Procurement Officer

HBC Trading Australia Pty Ltd; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HBC Trading Australia Pty Ltd in Regents Park, NSW, is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator to manage international purchasing, supplier relationships and stock levels. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years in purchasing and inventory management, with exposure to food manufacturing or FMCG, importing or wholesale.

This is a full-time, on-site role with Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm. You will coordinate international freight, maintain accurate records, and work with internal

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• International purchasing and importing experience.
• Knowledge of international freight, shipping and transport processes.
• Experience handling import, quality and biosecurity documentation.
• Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation, follow-up and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to monitor stock levels and manage multiple orders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and follow up outstanding purchase orders.
• Communicate and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers.
• Coordinate international freight, transport and import requirements.
• Organise and review shipping, quality and biosecurity documentation.
• Monitor stock levels to maintain healthy inventory and prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Track shipments and provide updates on expected arrival dates.
• Work closely with internal departments to support stock requirements.
• Identify and resolve supplier, shipment and documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory and supplier records.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

International purchasing

Importing experience

Supplier communication

Negotiation skills

ERP systems

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

HBC Trading Australia Pty Ltd - Regents Park NSW

Full-time | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am-4:00 pm

HBC Trading is seeking an experienced and organised Purchasing & Inventory Coordinator to manage international purchasing, supplier relationships and inventory levels.

The successful candidate will have 2-5 years' experience in purchasing and inventory management, preferably within the food manufacturing, FMCG, importing or wholesale industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and follow up outstanding purchase orders.
• Communicate and maintain strong relationships with international suppliers.
• Coordinate international freight, transport and import requirements.
• Organise and review shipping, quality and biosecurity documentation.
• Monitor stock levels to maintain healthy inventory and prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Track shipments and provide updates on expected arrival dates.
• Work closely with internal departments to support stock requirements.
• Identify and resolve supplier, shipment and documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory and supplier records.

Skills and Experience

• 2-5 years' experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory management.
• International purchasing and importing experience.
• Knowledge of international freight, shipping and transport processes.
• Experience handling import, quality and biosecurity documentation.
• Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation, follow-up and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to monitor stock levels and manage multiple orders simultaneously.
• Confident computer skills and experience using inventory or ERP systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and proactive purchasing professional to join a busy and growing food business.