Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Full time
The Country Chef Bakery Co. is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our team at our facility in Bells Creek on the Sunshine Coast.
Country Chef’s recipe for success has transformed us from a small family run start-up in the 1950’s to one of Australia’s leading bakery businesses with partnerships that include Australia’s major retailers. As we move into a new and exciting stage in the Country Chef story, there’s one ingredient we cannot do without … our fantastic people!
About This Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Purchasing Officer to join our team. Reporting through to the Head of Supply Chain & Procurement, the Purchasing Officer will engage with a range of stakeholders to develop efficient purchasing solutions.
About the Role
* Provide adequate and effective procurement support, ensuring accuracy of orders, invoices, requisitions, and inventories.
* Ensure the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production, working with team members to ensure delivery adheres to plan.
* Analyse and report on supply market performance to support planning and sourcing recommendations.
* Co-ordinate procurement activities related to onboarding new suppliers, renewing and/or extending current supplier arrangements, and measuring supplier performance.
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with critical suppliers.
* Investigate alternate supply options to meet ongoing and future business requirements.
* Manage contract performance, compliance, and issue resolution (claims, credits, and cost variations).
* Support cross-functional teams such as Operations, NPD & QA to develop and implement cost-saving initiatives.
About You
You will be a confident communicator who enjoys a fast-paced and busy role.
To be successful in this role you will need:
* 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role in manufacturing.
* Knowledge of stock control and inventory systems and processes.
* Proven ability to work autonomously, under pressure, and meet deadlines.
* Strong Excel knowledge.
* Ability to multitask.
Why Join Us
* Full-time permanent position with an established national business on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
* Take home up to two items of product a day, on us!
* Personal and professional growth and development.
* A day off on your birthday.
* Free parking.
* Salary structure to suit experience.
If this sounds like you – APPLY NOW!
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