Purchasing Officer

Marley Spoon

Purchasing Officer at Marley Spoon managing end-to-end purchasing across Fresh Produce and Ready-to-Heat categories. Supporting operations with smart planning decisions and supplier alignment.

Posted 5/25/2026contractSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end purchasing, planning, and PO execution across allocated categories
Translate demand requirements into accurate and timely ordering decisions across FCs
Partner closely with Sourcing to align supplier capability, availability, and commercial outcomes
Monitor and manage inventory, service levels, and waste performance
Drive ordering discipline, cadence, and continuous improvement
Identify risks and implement proactive supply and inventory actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ experience in purchasing or planning
Experience in fresh produce, ready-to-heat, or other perishable / short shelf-life categories highly regarded
Strong commercial judgement balancing cost, availability, and waste
Confident stakeholder management across suppliers and internal teams
Data-driven with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
Experience autonomy in every role - act in an environment where we get things done without having formal hurdles.
Hybrid arrangement with approximately 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility depending on business needs, supplier engagement, and operational priorities.
Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.
Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace where over 50 nationalities come together.
Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.
Access a corporate discount on health insurance, offering comprehensive coverage for you and your family at a reduced rate.
Get 24/7 support for your health and well-being through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of the office.

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasingplanningPO executioninventory managementordering decisionssupply chain managementrisk identificationcontinuous improvementdata analysiscommercial judgement

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingorganizational skillsadaptabilitynegotiationleadership