Purchasing Officer

dnata; Bayside Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave

Free onsite parking

Daily staff meals

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7

Career development and progression

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

dnata is seeking a highly organized Purchasing Officer for its catering operations team in Sydney. The role focuses on managing supplier relationships, ensuring the supply of goods meets production demands, and maintaining food safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have procurement experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Ability to work across multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.
• Airline catering or food industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate deliveries with production and kitchen teams.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Sydney

Join Australia's leading inflight catering and retail partner.

At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit!

We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑oriented Purchasing Officer to join our dynamic catering operations team based at Sydney Airport. This is a fast‑paced role critical to ensuring the seamless supply of goods, supporting production demands, and maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards.

About Us

Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner. We operate 13 facilities across 10 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 47 million meals, and service more than 250,000 flights annually.

About The Role

As a Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for purchasing, receiving, and managing stock to meet operational demands. You will play a key role in maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting efficient catering operations in an airport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and supplier relationships
• Coordinate deliveries with production and kitchen teams
• Monitor stock levels, rotation, and storage
• Ensure all goods meet quality, hygiene, and safety standards
• Track expiry dates and minimise wastage
• Conduct stocktakes and maintain accurate records
• Resolve delivery discrepancies and supplier issuesMaintain clean and organised storage areas
• Ensure compliance with food safety and WHS requirements
• Support cost‑effective purchasing and continuous improvement

About You

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work across multiple departments in a fast‑paced environment
• Confident using ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel & Outlook)
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, QSAI, WHS) is highly regarded
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Airline catering or food industry experience is advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Free onsite parking & daily staff meals.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7.
• Career development and progression, coupled with national relocation opportunities.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, novated leasing, discounted health insurance and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.