Metcash

Purchasing Officer

Metcash

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hemmant • 🇦🇺 Australia

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop key supplier relationships throughout the Brisbane and International market.
  • Place orders with suppliers.
  • Manage all aspects of stock replenishment (DIFOT) with a focus on the life cycle.
  • Regularly monitor, measure, and report on stock levels and stock related issues.
  • Manage and generate income via investment buying.
  • Collate and manage supplier information.
  • Regularly liaise with Customer Service and Warehouse departments at the branch level regarding stock related matters.
  • Ensure the application of accurate pricing.
  • Analyse sales/purchasing report data on a regular basis.
  • Assist in sales, warehousing, and general shipping.
  • Other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

  • Strong background in purchasing and inventory management within Shipping, food services, FMCG, or supply chain.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
  • Passion for delivering quality and exceptional customer experience.
Benefits
  • Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
  • Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
  • Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
  • Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
  • Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
  • Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
  • Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
purchasinginventory managementstock replenishmentsales analysisdata analysis
Soft skills
negotiationcommunicationstakeholder managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitycustomer experience