Purchasing Officer

PepsiCo; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free Hommus and other dips!

Job summary

Obela, part of PepsiCo ANZ, invites applications for a Purchasing Officer at our Adelaide site in Cavan. You will coordinate procurement activities to support production, manage purchase orders, and strengthen supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in purchasing, strong MS Office and SAP skills, and a solid grasp of end-to-end purchasing and inventory concepts. Join a diverse team with growth opportunities and a commitment to Australian operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration or relevant discipline (preferred)
• Min 1-2 years' experience as a Purchasing Administrator/Officer
• Highly proficient in MS Office and SAP
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes from order to completion, including release of purchase orders, coordination of timely receivable of goods and service and closure of orders
• Understanding of inventory management concepts and procedures

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: daily processing of approved purchase requisitions to purchase orders and confirming delivery times with suppliers
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver cost savings, manage risk, and support production objectives through sourcing, supplier evaluation, and negotiation
• Use of SAP & ERP System to deliver PO processing and reporting, expediting, QA and supply chain monitoring
• Support QA with raw materials testing procedures
• Support R&D and Marketing with new materials search and sourcing
• Work with Finance to ensure Purchasing policies align with financial policies and timely supplier payments

Skills

MS Office

SAP

Purchasing processes

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, your contribution is valued, your growth is supported and together we Dare for Better creating a positive impact for our people, our communities and our planet.

Obela, a proud part of PepsiCo ANZ, is an Australian-based company dedicated to transforming everyday eating with our innovative fresh dips and spreads. Our mission is'To Unite & Delight the World Around Planet Positive Food'. We manufacture at our Adelaide facility and have commercial teams in North Sydney and Auckland.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Purchasing Officerat our site in Cavan.

This role will support Procurement and Supply Chain operations through the coordination of supply to the Production environment, coordinating the tactical purchasing and replenishment process.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing; Daily processing of approved purchase requisitions to purchase orders and confirming delivery times with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver cost savings, manage risk, and support production objectives through effective sourcing, supplier evaluation, and negotiation
• Use of SAP & ERP System to deliver purchase order processing and reporting, expediting, quality assurance and supply chain monitoring.
• Support the Quality Assurance team with raw materials testing procedures
• Support the R&D and Marketing teams with new materials search and sourcing.
• Work with the Finance team to ensure Purchasing and Procurement policies and procedures are in line with financial policies to ensure prompt payment to suppliers and adherence to Financial Policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Administration or relevant discipline (preferred)
• Min 1-2 Years' experience as a Purchasing Administrator / Officer
• Highly proficient in MS Office and SAP
• Strong understanding of purchasing processes from order to completion, including release of purchase orders, coordination of timely receivable of goods and service and closure of orders
• Understanding of inventory management concepts and procedures

Our Benefits:

• Great opportunity for career growth
• Diverse & Inclusive workplace
• Health & Wellbeing Programs
• Friendly, passionate and supportive team providing enriched culture
• Free onsite parking
• Free Hommus and other dips!

All applications must have full time legal work rights in Australia.