You know that excellent purchasing is invisible: fridges full, shelves ready, no dramas.

This permanent role puts you in charge of purchasing and product development for a busy floral wholesaler supplying florists and creative brands across WA.

You’ll lead two Purchasing Specialists and help shape next season’s range, not just tomorrow’s stock.

The details:
Permanent, full time - 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
West Leederville, opposite the train station.
Up to $110,000.00 + super + incentives

What you’ll own
Forecasting, stock planning and fridge capacity across fresh and non-perishable ranges
Coaching and aligning two Purchasing Specialists, each with their own supplier portfolio
Growing grower and supplier relationships, including quarantine, permits and import requirements
Refreshing non-perishable ranges (vases, pots, packaging, foam), with offshore sourcing and product development




Using recent dashboards and alerts to spot risk early and back decisions with numbers

What you’ll need
Experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or senior buyer in SME, wholesale or FMCG
Fresh or perishable product experience, so shelf life and timing are second nature
A head for pricing, freight and margin, with runs on the board improving the P&L;
Real experience leading or coaching a small team• Bonus points for importation/quarantine exposure and a product-curious streak

How to apply Send your resume (and a cover letter telling me why you will 'flourish' in this role for extra points!).

Only applicants with full working rights in Australia & living in Perth will be considered.
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📌 Purchasing & Product Development Manager Perth (Australia)
🏢 Itch Recruitment
📍 Australia