Purchase Order Coordinator

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Penrith; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

Norwest Recruitment Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced Purchase Order Coordinator in Penrith, NSW. The role focuses on end-to-end PO management, supplier coordination, and accurate procurement records within the ERP system.

You will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to ensure timely deliveries, resolve invoicing queries and drive process improvements. A fast-paced FMCG/manufacturing environment suits highly organised professionals with strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchase Order Coordinator, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Coordinator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes.
• Experience raising and managing high volumes of purchase orders.
• Exposure to three-way matching, invoice reconciliation and goods receipting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, including raising and processing POs from approved requisitions.
• Coordinate supplier orders, delivery schedules and follow up on outstanding or delayed deliveries.
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure goods and services are received within agreed timeframes.
• Complete goods receipting and maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and operational teams to resolve purchasing and invoice queries.
• Monitor purchasing expenditure, identify trends and support cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure procurement processes are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting and operational efficiencies.

Skills

PO management

P2P processes

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Dynamics 365

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Purchase Order Coordinator to join a well-established and growing Australian business within the FMCG/manufacturing industry.

This role will suit a highly organised and proactive purchasing professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and has strong experience managing purchase orders, suppliers and procurement processes.
Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Accounts Payable, you will play a key role in ensuring purchasing activities run efficiently, deliveries are managed effectively and procurement data remains accurate.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, including raising and processing POs from approved requisitions.
• Coordinate supplier orders, delivery schedules and follow up on outstanding or delayed deliveries.
• Monitor purchase orders to ensure goods and services are received within agreed timeframes.
• Complete goods receipting and maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable and operational teams to resolve purchasing and invoice queries.
• Monitor purchasing expenditure, identify trends and support cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure procurement processes are followed.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting and operational efficiencies.

ABOUT YOU:

• Previous experience in a Purchase Order Coordinator, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Coordinator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes.
• Experience raising and managing high volumes of purchase orders.
• Exposure to three-way matching, invoice reconciliation and goods receipting.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) highly regarded.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across Finance, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

• 12 Months fixed term contract which means you will be entitled to statutory benefits (Annual leave, sick leave, etc)
• $80,000 to $87K + super
• Opportunity to join an established Australian business.
• Collaborative and operationally focused working environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of procurement and supply chain activities.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Onsite parking available