Purchasing Officer

bryco consulting; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from start

Structured training

Opportunity to broaden responsibility

Job summary

Bryco Consulting in Melbourne's Tullamarine area is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for a 38-hour week with hybrid flexibility from day one. You will help keep stock available, coordinate supplier orders and data analysis, and grow into more complex purchasing activities with hands-on guidance.

You'll manage supplier orders, track deliveries, and support procurement decisions using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and ERP systems (Pronto or Dynamics). 1–2 years' experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• You may be a Purchasing Assistant or Supply Chain Administrator ready to build on your experience.
• Approximately 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong practical Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and SUMIFS.
• Experience using an ERP system (Pronto or Microsoft Dynamics 365 highly regarded).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with suppliers and data.

Responsibilities

• Creating supplier orders and checking prices, quantities, and delivery details
• Tracking incoming goods and following up outstanding orders
• Keeping internal teams informed of delivery changes
• Reviewing stock reports and flagging potential shortages
• Comparing supplier quotes to support purchasing decisions
• Keeping product and supplier records accurate
• Using Excel to analyse information and prepare reports
• Coordinating delivery paperwork and resolving order enquiries

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP

SUMIFS

Supplier communication

Tools

Pronto ERP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your purchasing career? Join an established packaging supplier in Tullamarine, with hybrid flexibility from day one, hands-on training and the opportunity to grow your responsibilities. Working a 38-hour week, you will help keep stock available and supplier orders on track. Your role will combine supplier contact, order coordination and data analysis, giving you practical exposure to how purchasing supports the wider business. You will initially manage an established range of products, with support from experienced colleagues and scope to take on more complex purchasing activities as your knowledge and confidence grow.

Key responsibilities

• Creating supplier orders and checking prices, quantities, and delivery details
• Tracking incoming goods and following up outstanding orders
• Keeping internal teams informed of delivery changes
• Reviewing stock reports and flagging potential shortages
• Comparing supplier quotes to support purchasing decisions
• Keeping product and supplier records accurate
• Using Excel to analyse information and prepare reports
• Coordinating delivery paperwork and resolving order enquiries

About you

You may be a Purchasing Assistant, Junior Purchasing Officer or Supply Chain Administrator ready to build on your experience. You will bring approximately 1–2 years of relevant experience, together with:

• Approximately 1–2 years of relevant experience
• Strong practical Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and SUMIFS
• Experience using an ERP system; Pronto or Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be highly regarded
• A solutions-focused approach, with the ability to investigate issues, assess options and follow through on practical solutions
• Strong attention to detail when checking orders, pricing, and data
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and colleagues
• The ability to organise your workload, respond to changing priorities and meet deadlines
• An interest in developing a career in purchasing and supply chain
• Experience within packaging, manufacturing, industrial supplies or distribution would be valuable, although packaging experience is not essential

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working from commencement, with an office base in Tullamarine
• Structured training and guidance from experienced colleagues
• Practical experience across purchasing, stock management and supplier coordination
• Your own product portfolio, with opportunities to broaden your responsibilities over time