Purchasing Officer

About the role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Purchasing Officer to join our Melbourne Operations team. Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager at our Hallam manufacturing site (initial training at Boronia), you will ensure the timely procurement and delivery of materials and services that support production schedules and customer commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Expedite materials and services to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Manage purchase order delivery dates and proactively follow up overdue orders.
• Monitor production shortage reports and take action to prevent supply disruptions.
• Liaise with Production and Spare Parts teams to identify and resolve material shortages.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in accordance with company authority levels.
• Identify alternative supply solutions when delivery risks arise.
• Recommend alternative suppliers to improve supply continuity and performance.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while supporting business and production demands.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, or materials planning.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and material flow processes.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (D365 experience highly regarded).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and computer literacy.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressure.
• Purchasing or Supply Chain qualifications are a plus but not essential.

Required skills

• ERP/MRP systems (preferably D365)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Computer literacy

What we offer

• Egalitarian company structure that empowers employees and nurtures leaders.
• Potential international mobility opportunities.
• Opportunity to be a critical contributor to a transformative growth project.
• Professional and career development benefits, including education investment.
• Birthday leave and volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation.
• Recognition program linked to performance.