Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

The Beverage Food Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Beverage Food Group in Melbourne is seeking a Part-Time Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support our growing operations. You will coordinate purchasing, supplier communications, freight arrangements, and inventory replenishment to ensure timely sourcing and delivery to customers.

This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours and opportunities to work with local and international suppliers, negotiate rates, and improve purchasing processes within an ERP framework.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics, supply chain or inventory management.
• Experience coordinating international freight and logistics.
• Knowledge of import documentation and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities from local and international suppliers.
• Raise and monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Liaise with overseas manufacturers/suppliers regarding production schedules and shipment dates.
• Coordinate import and export documentation.
• Arrange domestic and international freight, including sea, air and road transport.
• Track shipments and proactively manage delivery issues.
• Work closely with warehouse and sales teams to maintain inventory levels.
• Monitor stock availability and assist with demand planning.
• Maintain purchasing and logistics records in the ERP system.
• Assist in negotiating freight and shipping rates with carriers and logistics providers.
• Manage supplier communications and foster positive supplier relationships.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Join a Leading Supplier to the Wine, Beverage & Packaging Industries

We are a well-established supplier of capital equipment, winery consumables, processing equipment, packaging solutions and manufacturing products to the wine, beverage and food industries across Australia and New Zealand.

We are seeking an organised and proactive Part-Time Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator to support our growing operations. This role is ideal for an experienced purchasing, supply chain or logistics professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and can effectively coordinate local and international procurement activities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will coordinate purchasing activities, supplier communications, freight arrangements, and inventory replenishment to ensure products are sourced and delivered efficiently to our customers.

This is a permanent part-time position offering flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Manage purchasing activities from local and international suppliers.

Raise and monitor purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.

Liaise with overseas manufacturers/suppliers regarding production schedules and shipment dates.

Coordinate import and export documentation.

Arrange domestic and international freight, including sea, air and road transport.

Track shipments and proactively manage delivery issues.

Work closely with warehouse and sales teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Monitor stock availability and assist with demand planning.

Maintain purchasing and logistics records within the ERP system.

Assist in negotiating freight and shipping rates with carriers and logistics providers.

Manage supplier communications and maintain positive supplier relationships.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain operations.

About You

You will be a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, logistics, supply chain or inventory management.

Experience coordinating international freight and logistics.

Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.

High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Experience working with imported capital equipment or industrial products.

Knowledge of international shipping terms.

Understanding of customs and import documentation requirements.

Previous experience within the wine, beverage, food manufacturing or industrial equipment sectors.

Experience using ERP or inventory management systems.

What We Offer

Flexible part-time hours.

A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Variety and autonomy in your role.

Opportunity to work with leading global suppliers and innovative manufacturing technologies.

A stable and growing industry-focused business.