Purchasing Coordinator

B&E Foods; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

B & E Foods is a leading Australian foodservice distributor located at Blacktown, seeking a detail-driven Purchasing Coordinator to manage stock flow, purchasing and inventory accuracy. You will collaborate with buyers, the warehouse team, accounts payable and suppliers to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

Applicants should have experience in purchasing or supply chain, strong ERP/Inventory systems knowledge (SAP or Pronto) and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, inventory control or supply chain.
• ERP/inventory systems knowledge (SAP or Pronto).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with methodical stock investigations.
• Strong communication with suppliers, warehouse and finance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders on behalf of buyers
• Order production materials to meet operational requirements
• Follow up suppliers on outstanding and delayed stock
• Coordinate and support meat volume tenders
• Maintain and update product information on the online ordering portal
• Manage stock replenishment to maintain optimal levels
• Contribute to stock planning and demand forecasting
• Investigate short and overstock positions with the warehouse team
• Process stock adjustments following investigations and for internal product usage
• Generate and maintain bin locations
• Complete purchase order check-offs for AP processing
• Identify and resolve short deliveries against purchase orders

Tools

SAP

Pronto

Excel

Job description

B & E Foods is one of Australia's leading foodservice distributors, supplying over 10,000 restaurants, cafes, butchers, bakeries, hotels, pubs and function centres across Australia.

With more than 3,000 products across poultry, meat, seafood, fresh produce, dry goods, cleaning supplies, takeaway products and imported goods, we are proud to provide reliable products and quality service to Australia's foodservice industry.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-driven Purchasing Coordinator to manage stock flow, purchasing and inventory accuracy at our Blacktown site. You’ll work closely with our buyers, warehouse team, accounts payable and suppliers to make sure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders on behalf of buyers
• Order production materials to meet operational requirements
• Follow up suppliers on outstanding and delayed stock
• Coordinate and support meat volume tenders
• Maintain and update product information on the online ordering portal
• Manage stock replenishment to maintain optimal levels
• Contribute to stock planning and demand forecasting
• Investigate short and overstock positions with the warehouse team
• Process stock adjustments following investigations and for internal product usage
• Generate and maintain bin locations
• Complete purchase order check-offs for AP processing
• Identify and resolve short deliveries against purchase orders

Job requirements

• Previous experience in purchasing, inventory control or supply chain, ideally in FMCG, food manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/inventory systems (SAP or Pronto)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to stock investigations
• Confident communicator who can work with suppliers, warehouse staff and finance
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Applicants must have Full Work Rights in Australia.

B&E Foods is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.