The Country Chef Bakery Co. is seeking aPurchasing Officerto join our team at our facility in Bells Creekon theSunshine Coast.
Country Chef's recipe for success has transformed us from a small family run start-up in the ****'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 a hands on Purchasing Officer to join our team.
Reporting through to our Production Planner, the Purchasing Officer supports the business by ensuring all required products are available and in stock for production to meet customer demand.
About the Role
Day‐to‐day purchasing operations to maintain optimal stock levels in line with supplier lead times
Generate and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across confirmations, pricing, and delivery variances
Anticipate and mitigate supply risks, including back orders and inventory shortfalls
Ensure timely ordering to meet manufacturing schedules and service requirements
Monitor order confirmations, delivery dates and quantities
Expedite orders where required to prevent production disruption
Work closely with Planning, Warehousing and Manufacturing to align supply with demand




Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory optimisation
Ensure purchases align to approved pricing and contracts
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in ERP systems
Ensure correct documentation including POs, delivery dockets and invoices
Support audits and internal controls
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:
Demonstrated understanding of purchase order management, including the creation, amendment and maintenance of accurate purchase orders
Solid stakeholder experience
Knowledge of stock control and inventory systems and processes
Proven ability to work autonomously, under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong Excel knowledge
Positive can‐do attitude
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
Employee Assistance Program and monthly BBQ's
Free onsite parking
Immediate start available
We foster an inclusive equal employment opportunity culture, celebrating diversity in all its hues.
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📌 Purchasing Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 The Country Chef Bakery
📍 Melbourne