Purchasing Officer

Stanbroke; Grantham; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanbroke is seeking a hands-on Purchasing Officer to join our Processing Plant team in Queensland. You’ll support day-to-day purchasing and inventory activities, raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring materials and services are available to keep the plant running smoothly.

The role offers variety in a fast-paced environment; you’ll maintain records, monitor stock levels, and contribute to safe, compliant procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory roles.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing, availability and delivery.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier records.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory planning.
• Ensure purchasing complies with company policies.
• Build relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Data entry and reporting using Excel.
• Manage filing and document organisation.
• Assist with stock location management in the warehouse.
• Coordinate delivery receivals and dispatch.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Purchasing experience

Inventory management

Customer service

Stock entry processes

Data entry

Attention to detail

Independent / initiative

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

We’re seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our Processing Plant team. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly.

About Us:

Stanbroke is a reputable family‑owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span across Northern Queensland with extensive cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state‑of-the-art feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility and global marketing capabilities. We produce a full range of Grain and Grass‑fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries worldwide.

Your Role:

Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you’ll support the day‑to‑day purchasing and inventory activities of the processing plant. No two days are the same, and you’ll play an important part in ensuring the plant has the materials and services it needs to operate efficiently.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Raising and managing purchase orders.
• Liaising with suppliers on pricing, availability and delivery.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with inventory planning.
• Ensuring purchasing activities comply with company policies.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
• Data entry and reporting using Microsoft Excel.
• Managing filing and document organisation.
• Assisting with stock location management within the warehouse.
• Coordinating delivery receivals and dispatch.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Confident using computers, with experience in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory‑related roles.
• Customer service experience, with a strong phone‑based communication style.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of inventory systems and stock entry processes.
• Able to work independently, show initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected, vertically integrated Australian beef business.
• Work in a varied, hands‑on role within a busy processing environment.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team.
• Enjoy long‑term career opportunities within a growing business.

If you’re organised, proactive and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.