Purchasing Officer | WFH - (A-BJ)

POSITION OVERVIEW

ThePurchasing Officeris responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, packaging, and consumables to meet production and supply requirements. This role ensures timely delivery of materials aligned with MRP-driven plans, while maintaining quality, food safety, and shelf-life standards. You will work closely with suppliers, procurement, and internal teams to manage purchase orders, resolve supply issues, and support innovation and trials.

JOB DETAILS

• Work from home
• Monday to Friday | 7:00AM to 4:00PM Sydney / 4:00AM to 1:00PM PHT
• Will follow AU Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing & Supply Coordination

• Execute timely and accurate purchasing based on MRP requirements.
• Ensure materials meet quality, food safety, and shelf-life standards.
• Manage purchase orders from creation to full delivery, including pricing accuracy.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and responsiveness.
• Resolve delivery delays or quality issues promptly and effectively.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with R&D for innovation and product development needs.
• Support Supply Planners and Operations teams to achieve production plans.

Compliance & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate purchasing records in ERP systems (M3 preferred).
• Ensure adherence to company policies and food safety standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance customer service and operational efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5+ years experience in inventory management within manufacturing or FMCG environments; on-ground/in-factory experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes within manufacturing operations.
• ERP system experience (M3 preferred).
• Inventory management and record keeping.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Preferably with exposure to cold storage operations and shelf-life management within food manufacturing.
• Preferably with experience using Power BI for reporting, analysis, and performance tracking.