Purchasing Officer

Westside Meats; Bacchus Marsh; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Meat Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time Purchasing Officer to coordinate procurement of materials, supplies and services for its meat-processing operations. You will prepare purchase orders, obtain supplier quotations, monitor deliveries and ensure essential production, packaging, cleaning and maintenance supplies are available when required.

Applicants should have AQF Certificate II/III or equivalent, or at least one year of purchasing experience, with strong commercial,

Qualifications

• AQF II/III or equivalent qualification or at least 1 year purchasing experience.
• Experience preparing purchase orders and dealing with suppliers.
• Sound commercial, numerical and negotiation skills.
• Experience using purchasing, accounting or inventory systems.
• Strong organisational and recordkeeping abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and urgent supply requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience purchasing for meat processing or regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review approved purchasing requisitions.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers.
• Prepare, issue and maintain purchase orders.
• Purchase packaging materials, cartons, labels, processing consumables and operational supplies.
• Coordinate procurement of cleaning products, PPE, uniforms and safety supplies.
• Assist with urgent purchases of machinery parts and maintenance materials.
• Monitor order confirmations, lead times and delivery dates.
• Follow up late, damaged or incorrect deliveries.
• Maintain supplier, product and purchasing records.
• Liaise with production, warehouse, stock-control, maintenance and accounts personnel.
• Monitor supply requirements against inventory and production schedules.
• Assist with supplier performance reviews and pricing comparisons.
• Reconcile purchase orders against delivery docs and invoices.
• Identify potential shortages and recommend alternatives.
• Comply with company purchasing authorities and recordkeeping procedures.

Skills

Commercial skills

Numerical skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Recordkeeping

Written communication

Verbal communication

Experience with purchasing systems

Education

AQF Certificate II or III or equivalent

At least 1 year purchasing experience

Tools

Purchasing systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Westside Meat Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a full-time Purchasing Officer to coordinate the procurement of materials, supplies and services required for its meat-processing operations. The successful applicant will prepare purchase orders, obtain supplier quotations, monitor deliveries and ensure that essential production, packaging, cleaning, safety and maintenance supplies are available when required.

Key Responsibilities

Key Duties

• Receive and review approved purchasing requisitions.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers.
• Prepare, issue and maintain purchase orders.
• Purchase packaging materials, cartons, labels, processing consumables and operational supplies.
• Coordinate the procurement of cleaning products, personal protective equipment, uniforms and safety supplies.
• Assist with urgent purchases of machinery parts and maintenance materials.
• Monitor order confirmations, supply lead times and delivery dates.
• Follow up late, incomplete, damaged or incorrect deliveries.
• Maintain approved supplier, product and purchasing records.
• Liaise with production, warehouse, stock-control, maintenance and accounts personnel.
• Monitor supply requirements against inventory levels and production schedules.
• Assist with supplier performance reviews and pricing comparisons.
• Reconcile purchase orders against delivery documentation and supplier invoices.
• Identify potential supply shortages and recommend alternative arrangements.
• Comply with company purchasing authorities, recordkeeping procedures and workplace policies.

Skill & Experience

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• A relevant AQF Certificate II or III, or an equivalent qualification; or at least one year of relevant purchasing, procurement or supply experience.
• Experience preparing purchase orders and dealing with suppliers.
• Sound commercial, numerical and negotiation skills.
• Experience using purchasing, accounting or inventory systems.
• Strong organisational and recordkeeping abilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and urgent supply requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience purchasing for meat processing, food manufacturing, industrial production or another regulated operating environment is desirable.