Purchasing Officer

Tna Solutions Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TNA Solutions Pty in Melbourne is seeking an organised Purchasing Officer to join our Melbourne Operations team. You will help ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and services to support production schedules and customer commitments, reporting to the Materials Planning Manager at Hallam with initial training at Boronia.

This fast-paced role requires strong supplier management, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate with internal stakeholders and external

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Expedite materials and services to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage purchase order delivery dates and follow up overdue orders.
• Monitor production shortage reports and take action to prevent supply disruptions.
• Coordinate with Production and Spare Parts teams to resolve material shortages.
• Raise and manage purchase orders within authority levels.
• Identify alternative supply solutions when delivery risks arise.
• Recommend alternative suppliers to improve supply continuity and performance.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production demands.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel

Problem solving

Autonomy

Prioritisation

Tools

D365

Job description

Job Description

The Company
Join TNA, an award-winning company recognised globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional.
TNA was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionised packaging speeds for snack foods.
Today, we’re the industry’s leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.
Click on to learn more about the organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Officer to join our Melbourne Operations team.
Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager at our Hallam manufacturing site (Initial training at Boronia site), you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement and delivery of materials and services required to support production schedules and customer commitments.
This is a fast-paced position requiring strong supplier management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Expedite materials and services to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage purchase order delivery dates and proactively follow up overdue orders.
• Monitor production shortage reports and take action to prevent supply disruptions.
• Liaise with Production and Spare Parts teams to identify and resolve material shortages.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in accordance with company authority levels.
• Identify alternative supply solutions when delivery risks arise.
• Recommend alternative suppliers to improve supply continuity and performance.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while supporting business and production demands.

Qualification and experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, or materials planning.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and material flow processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (D365 experience highly regarded).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Advanced Microsoft Excel and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressure.
• Purchasing or Supply Chain qualifications will be highly regarded but are not essential

Why work with us?

• Egalitarian company structure which e.g. (empowers employees and nurtures leaders)
• Potential International mobility opportunity (depending on vacancies)
• Be a critical contributor to a transformative project at the heart of our company’s growth strategy.
• Professional and career development benefits and education investment
• Birthday leave.
• Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation
• Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
• Opportunity to develop new skills and broaden your expertise through hands‑on experience in a major transition.
• A company that truly values diversity

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.