Job Description

Are you a highly organised purchasing professional who thrives on keeping operations running smoothly?

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31st July, 2026

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Are you a highly organised purchasing professional who thrives on keeping operations running smoothly?
n We're partnering with a well-established, growing food manufacturing company based in the Northern Rivers, which is seeking an experiencedPurchasing & Procurement Specialistto join its Supply Chain team.
n This is a hands‐on role where you'll be responsible for purchasing raw materials and packaging, coordinating suppliers, supporting inventory accuracy, and ensuring procurement processes run efficiently from purchase order through to invoice reconciliation.
n If you enjoy building supplier relationships, improving processes and working across procurement, logistics and finance, we'd love to hear from you.
n About the Role:
n Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and working closely with the Finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining accurate purchasing, inventory and financial records.
n You'll work across procurement, supplier management, inventory administration and purchasing support, helping ensure products are delivered on time and operations continue to run efficiently.
n Key Responsibilities:
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- Plan and coordinate purchasing of raw materials, packaging and inventory items.
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- Raise, manage and track purchase orders using the ERP system.
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- Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
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- Support supplier negotiations on pricing, terms and delivery performance.
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- Maintain supplier relationships and monitor quality, pricing and service levels.
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- Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal approval processes.
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- Coordinate inbound deliveries with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics partners.
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- Track shipment arrivals and communicate delivery schedules across the business.
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- Manage supplier communications relating to orders, invoices and account queries.
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- Proactively identify and elevate supply risks or delivery delays.
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- Maintain accurate import and shipping documentation.
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31st July, 2026

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Are you a highly organised purchasing professional who thrives on keeping operations running smoothly?




n We're partnering with a well-established, growing food manufacturing company based in the Northern Rivers, which is seeking an experiencedPurchasing & Procurement Specialistto join its Supply Chain team.
n This is a hands‐on role where you'll be responsible for purchasing raw materials and packaging, coordinating suppliers, supporting inventory accuracy, and ensuring procurement processes run efficiently from purchase order through to invoice reconciliation.
n If you enjoy building supplier relationships, improving processes and working across procurement, logistics and finance, we'd love to hear from you.
n About the Role:
n Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and working closely with the Finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining accurate purchasing, inventory and financial records.
n You'll work across procurement, supplier management, inventory administration and purchasing support, helping ensure products are delivered on time and operations continue to run efficiently.
n Key Responsibilities:
n Procurement & Purchasing

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- Plan and coordinate purchasing of raw materials, packaging and inventory items.
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- Raise, manage and track purchase orders using the ERP system.
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- Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations.
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- Support supplier negotiations on pricing, terms and delivery performance.
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- Maintain supplier relationships and monitor quality, pricing and service levels.
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- Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal approval processes.
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Supplier & Logistics Coordination

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- Coordinate inbound deliveries with suppliers, freight forwarders and logistics partners.
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- Track shipment arrivals and communicate delivery schedules across the business.
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- Manage supplier communications relating to orders, invoices and account queries.
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- Proactively identify and elevate supply risks or delivery delays.
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- Maintain accurate import and shipping documentation.
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Inventory & Finance Support

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- Process inventory-related supplier invoices.
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- Match purchase orders, goods receipts and invoices.
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- Reconcile inventory transactions between ERP and accounting systems.
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- Assist with inventory costing, landed costs and inventory reconciliations.
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- Support stocktakes, inventory adjustments and month-end reporting.
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- Maintain accurate product, supplier and pricing master data.
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Continuous Improvement

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- Prepare purchasing and inventory reports.
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- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and system efficiencies.
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- Assist with documenting purchasing procedures and standard operating processes.
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- Support continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations.
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About You: You'll be someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, efficient and well‐organised work. You'll also bring:

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- 3+ years' experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory administration or supply chain.
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- Experience working within a manufacturing or food production environment (highly regarded).
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- Experience using ERP systems such as CIN7, DEAR or similar.
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- Experience with Xero or other accounting software.
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- Strong Excel and data management skills.
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- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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- High attention to detail and accuracy.
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- Strong communication and relationship‐building skills.
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- A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
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Experience with inventory accounting concepts such as GRNI, landed costs, inventory reconciliations or stock control will be highly regarded.Why Join This Business? This is an chance to become part of a growing Northern Rivers manufacturer known for producing premium food products and its commitment to quality, innovation and operational excellence. You'll enjoy:

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- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
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- A varied role where no two days are the same.
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- The opportunity to influence purchasing and procurement processes.
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- Career growth within an expanding Australian business.
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- Working from a beautiful Byron Bay location.
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