Procurement Manager

Eastcoast Beverages; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastcoast Beverages is seeking a purchasing professional with 3-5 years’ experience in procurement to manage direct and raw material buys for a fast-moving consumer goods operation. The role emphasizes beverage inputs, strong production knowledge, and ERP familiarity within a food manufacturing context.

The candidate will maintain supplier relationships, optimize orders against forecasts, and collaborate with planning to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing.
• Experience working within the fast moving consumer goods industry (min 1 year).
• Experience with procurement of beverage and beverage inputs HIGHLY DESIRABLE.
• Experience in food processing, with strong production knowledge.
• Experience using an ERP system or relevant accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all inputs into products comply with prevailing legislations and standards
• Place Purchase orders based on requisitions
• Track orders and provide updates to the team
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding demand and delivery
• Adjust orders based on variations between forecasted and actual volume
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to support strategic sourcing
• Collaborate with the planning team on production planning
• Ensure quality assurance in line with food safety guidelines
• Purchase direct and raw materials
• Manage stock control variances
• Contribute to annual stocktake and manage regular stocktake procedures

Skills

Advanced Excel

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary or secondary qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Ensure all inputs into products comply with prevailing legislations and standards

Place Purchase orders based on requisitions

Track orders and provide updates to the team

Communicate daily with suppliers regarding demand and delivery

Adjust orders based on variations between forecasted and actual volume

Build and maintain supplier relationships to support strategic sourcing

Collaborate with the planning team on production planning

Ensure quality assurance in line with food safety guidelines

Purchase direct and raw materials

Manage stock control variances

Contribute to annual stocktake and manage regular stocktake procedures

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge and experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing.

Experience working within the fast moving consumer goods industry (min 1 year)

Experience with procurement of beverage and beverage inputs HIGHLY DESIRABLE.

Experience in food processing, with strong production knowledge.

Advanced experience with Excel and familiarity with ERP systems.

Sound problem-solving skills

High attention to detail

Relevant tertiary or secondary qualification

Experience using an ERP system or relevant accounting system