Purchasing Officer

Quinn Allan; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinn Allan is seeking a Purchasing Officer in Melbourne to take genuine ownership of purchasing activities within a high-growth manufacturing and technology business. You will work with finance, warehouse and stakeholders across the business, coordinating with suppliers, tracking orders and ensuring timely purchasing outcomes.

The role is permanent, full-time, located in Altona with 5 days onsite. Experience with MYOB Acumatica or similar ERP systems is highly regarded, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Experience as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Administrator or similar purchasing support role.
• Proven experience processing high volumes of purchase orders within an ERP environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to support timely purchasing outcomes.
• Monitor outstanding orders and resolve delivery, purchasing and invoicing issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and system data.
• Support Accounts Payable with invoice matching and supplier enquiries.
• Assist with purchasing process improvements where appropriate.

Skills

Purchasing & procurement

ERP experience

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MYOB Acumatica

ERP systems

Job description

• Permanent, full-time role at $80,000 + super in a high-growth organisation
• Genuine ownership of purchasing activity and a say in how processes are built
• Variety every day, working with finance, warehouse and stakeholders across the business
• Located in Altona - 5 days onsite

Purchasing Officer

• Permanent, full-time role at $80,000 + super in a high-growth organisation
• Genuine ownership of purchasing activity and a say in how processes are built
• Variety every day, working with finance, warehouse and stakeholders across the business
• Located in Altona - 5 days onsite

The Company

Our client is a growing Australian advanced manufacturing and technology business based in Altona. With strong growth plans and a focus on innovation, they are investing in the people, systems and processes that will support the next stage of their journey.
As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking a Purchasing Officer to become a key link between suppliers and internal stakeholders, helping ensure purchasing activities run smoothly and efficiently. While you'll take ownership locally, you'll also be supported by an experienced interstate procurement team.

A Day in the Role

This is a role that combines purchasing, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving.
You'll coordinate with suppliers, support internal teams, track orders, resolve issues and help ensure operations have what they need to keep moving. Working closely with finance, warehouse and operational stakeholders, you'll juggle competing priorities while delivering a high level of service and attention to detail.
The business is growing and evolving, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is comfortable adapting to change.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders within the ERP system
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to support timely purchasing outcomes
• Monitor outstanding orders and resolve delivery, purchasing and invoicing issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and system data
• Support Accounts Payable with invoice matching and supplier enquiries
• Assist with purchasing process improvements where appropriate

About You

• Experience as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Administrator or similar purchasing support role
• Proven experience processing high volumes of purchase orders within an ERP environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
• Customer-focused and committed to delivering a high level of service
• Comfortable working in a growing business where systems and processes continue to evolve
• Experience with MYOB Acumatica or a similar ERP system will be highly regarded

What’s On Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth, innovation-led organisation where you’ll have genuine ownership of purchasing activity and the chance to shape processes while they’re still being built. You’ll work in a collaborative, onsite team with variety in your day, exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, and real scope to make your mark as the business scales.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia & valid driver’s license. This role is not accessible easily via public transport.