This is an in-office role, working five (5) days at the Headoffice based at Rydalmere.
We are looking for a Procurement & Planning Officer to join our Planning & Purchasing team, based at our Rydalmere site and reporting to the Procurement Manager.
In this role you will work closely with our manufacturing plant in Malaysia and a network of external vendors to make sure the right inventory lands at the right cost, quality and time.
Our Planning & Purchasing team sits at the centre of the business, partnering with State Managers across both Waterco and Davey to order, stock and ship in line with seasonal and sales patterns.
Get it right and the whole network runs smoothly through peak season.
This is a role with genuine breadth.
Alongside day-to-day planning and transactional purchasing, you will manage supplier relationships, partner with internal stakeholders on sourcing solutions, and keep improving the way we buy.
What you will be doing
Procurement operations
Raise and manage purchase orders, expedite deliveries, track backorders and maintain accurate records in our ERP system
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that deliver reliable supply and competitive pricing
Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms as appropriate
Stakeholder collaboration
Partner with internal teams to understand requirements and develop effective sourcing strategies
Inventory and systems
Use MRP/ERP systems (Epicor) to monitor stock, plan replenishment and maintain data integrity
Identify opportunities to optimise systems and processes
Compliance and governance
Work within company procurement policies, contract obligations and regulatory standards




Continuous improvement and projects
Contribute to improvements in procurement practice, supplier performance and cost management
Make use of digital and AI tools to streamline reporting, analysis and routine purchasing tasks
Support broader operational and project initiatives beyond standard purchasing activities
What you will bring
Demonstrated experience in a procurement, purchasing or supply chain role, ideally within manufacturing, distribution or wholesale
Hands-on experience with an ERP or MRP system (Epicor highly regarded)
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
Confident communicator who can partner effectively with operations, sales, finance and warehouse teams
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities
Sound Excel skills and comfort working with data
Confident using AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT) to work smarter, or a genuine willingness to learn - we actively support the responsible use of AI in day-to-day work
A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to get involved beyond the job description
Tertiary qualifications or industry certification in procurement, supply chain or business (desirable)
Permanent, full-time role with a stable and growing business
Broad scope and direct exposure to leadership - your ideas will be heard
Supportive team environment with genuine development opportunities
Rydalmere location with free in office parking, close to the M4 and public transport
Competitive salary package plus superannuation
You must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
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📌 Purchasing Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Waterco
📍 Sydney