Vadals is a family-owned Australian company, situated at Richlands, which supplies goods and packaging to the food industry.
We are seeking a motivated Purchasing Officer to join our growing team in Richlands.
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring stock availability, managing supplier relationships, and supporting the smooth operation of our purchasing function. This is a varied and fast-paced position offering the opportunity to develop your procurement and supply chain skills within a supportive team environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing purchase orders across a large range of products and suppliers
- Liaising with local and overseas suppliers to ensure timely delivery of stock
- Monitoring and tracking orders, providing delivery updates to internal stakeholders
- Working closely with Sales, Administration and Warehouse teams to coordinate stock requirements and deliveries
- Reviewing product specifications and supplier information
- Resolving pricing discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders
- Sourcing new suppliers and analysing costs
- Processing supplier invoices for payment
- Maintaining accurate inventory and purchasing data within the ERP system
- Assisting with forecasting and inventory planning
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement and Supplier Negotiations
- Robust communication and relationship-building skills
- High attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritises competing deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- A positive, resilient and solutions-focused attitude
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Experience using ERP systems will be highly regarded
What's On Offer
- Full-time permanent position – Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- On-the-job training and career development opportunities
- Diverse and interesting workload
- Onsite parking
Location
This role is based in Richlands, Queensland. Due to the location, reliable transport is essential.
Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.