Purchasing Assistant - Manufacturing & Growth Path

Big River Group Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time employment

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to purchasing, procurement &

Access to professional development

Job summary

Big River Group in Crestmead, Australia, is seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join the manufacturing team. You will raise and process purchase orders, monitor deliveries and support procurement activities to ensure timely supply of materials.

This role offers hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment, with training provided and a pathway into purchasing, inventory management and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in administration, purchasing, inventory control or supply chain environments.
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems will be highly regarded; however, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up outstanding orders.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing schedules and purchasing documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Support production and operations teams with purchasing requirements.
• Track incoming materials and update purchasing systems and records.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets and procurement documentation.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Big River Group in Crestmead, Australia, is seeking a motivated Purchasing Assistant to join the manufacturing team. You will raise and process purchase orders, monitor deliveries and support procurement activities to ensure timely supply of materials.

This role offers hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment, with training provided and a pathway into purchasing, inventory management and supply chain operations.