* Access to online workforce development programs
* Team member access to Corporate Health Plans and other staff benefits
* Employee Assistance programs to support Staff and their families
For over 20 years, Bidfood has provided quality ingredients to the foodservice and catering industry in Australia. With 50+ locations and a team of over 2,300 nationwide, Bidfood is recognised as one of the country’s leading distributors in the industry. An opportunity exists for a fulltime Purchasing Officer at our food service branch located at Wollongong.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Office Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining inventory at a level to adequately satisfy customer demand.
Duties:
o Generate and analyse stock inventory and re-order reports
o Create and process purchase orders, inter-company transfer orders and non-inventory orders
o Review and apply promotional deals and special pricing deals when purchasing
o Follow up outstanding / overdue orders
o Source alternate items to replace products that have been listed as long term unavailable by suppliers
o Generate “Out of Stock” reports
o Create new and maintain existing supplier, product and pricing databases
o Liaise with other departments
o Undertake other administrative duties as required
o Represent & promote Bidfood at all times
Skills and Experience:
o Well organised
o Able to work as part of a team
o Able to work methodically, accurately and neatly
o Good oral and written communication skills
o Computer literacy, including the ability to quickly learn internal systems
o Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment medical
Previous purchasing experience preferred, but not essential. Food service and hospitality experience favourable.
If you believe you are the right person to join our team, please apply with your cover letter and confidential resume.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted
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