Part Time Purchasing Administrator Position
******* hours/week
Food Manufacturing Industry
Help Keep Our Production Running!
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to support the procurement of dry ingredients and packaging materials across our food manufacturing operations.
Working closely with Production, Warehouse, Planning, Quality, and suppliers, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right ingredients arrive at the right time to support production schedules and customer demand.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in purchasing, inventory administration or supply chain support who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and thrives on accuracy and organisation.
We will provide ongoing support, training and development.
About Us
We are a growing Australian ingredient manufacturing business specialising in the sourcing, blending, packing, and distribution of high-quality ingredients. Our success is built on strong supplier relationships, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering quality products to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
Raise and manage purchase orders for dry ingredients, packaging, and production consumables
Monitor stock levels and place orders in line with inventory requirements and production forecasts
Liaise with local and international suppliers regarding availability, lead times, and deliveries
Follow up outstanding orders and proactively manage supply risks
Inventory & Administration
Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information within the ERP system
Update pricing, supplier details, product specifications, and purchasing data
Reconcile purchase orders, invoices,



and delivery documentation
Assist with inventory reporting, stock investigations, and purchasing analysis
Operational Support
Work closely with Production Planning to ensure ingredient availability for scheduled production runs
Communicate supply issues, delays, and shortages to relevant stakeholders
Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and inventory processes
Assist with supplier performance tracking and documentation requirements
About You
You will be a motivated and proactive team member who brings strong administrative skills and commercial awareness.
Previous experience in Purchasing Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, or a similar role
Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and ERP - Microsoft Dynamics systems
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Robust organisational and time-management abilities
Ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
High level of communication skills and problem-solving capability
Strong team working skills
Experience in food manufacturing or ingredient procurement
Understanding of inventory management principles
Exposure to supplier management and purchasing processes
Experience working with dry ingredients, packaging materials, or production scheduling environments
Our Values
We are looking for someone who demonstrates our values every day:
Safety
– We prioritise Safety
Team
– We are One Team
Integrity
– We do what is right - even when no one is watching
Care
– We support our people, customers, and communities
Customer
– We put our Customers first
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📌 Purchasing Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 KRIO KRUSH BASIC FOODS PTY.
📍 Sydney