Wholesale Food Group is a leading food manufacturer in Australia, specializing in gourmet Mediterranean-inspired foods and custom private label food products for food brand owners, retailers, and distribution companies. Since 1996, they have served a diverse range of local and national B2B customers across various industries and international clients. Their Gold Coast, Queensland location has been a hub for high-quality food manufacturing services and gourmet products.

We are currently seeking a Full time Entry-Level Purchasing Officer to join our team. Monday to Friday - 7am to 3.30pm. No Weekend Work!!

This role will include duties such as:

- Raising purchase orders to purchase goods and services to ensure production schedules are achieved on time.
- Source and purchase ad-hoc consumable and one off items from time to time and as directed.
- Ensuring compliance is met with procurement processes and policies.
- Assisting with the preparation of tenders and negotiation of contracts for the supply of goods.
- Coordinating delivery of goods and to maintain inventory control activity with warehouse staff. This may include assisting with good receipt activities and functions in CIN 7 inventory system.




- Maintain supplier pricing files within CIN 7 to ensure purchase price and therefore Cost of Goods accuracy.
- Prepare and forecast annual material prices to enable future budget preparations.
- Assist with warehouse stock counting requirements as necessary.
- Manage inventory levels in line with company requirements and targets.
- Ensuring stock accuracy by conducting stock counts on a cyclic and regular basis.

What we are looking for:

- 1 years experience as a Purchasing Officer or in a similar role within a procurement or supply chain environment highly desirable. THIS IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION.
- Proficiency in the use of CIN7 Inventory system to manage stock levels, track orders, and generate inventory reports or other inventory system experience is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask and have a keen eye for detail.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends is a plus.

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📌 Purchasing Officer (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Wholesale Food Group
📍 City of Gold Coast