Purchasing Officer – Packaging Focus
Rhodes, NSW | $95k–$100k + super | Hybrid (min. 3 days in office)

The opportunity
A well-established Australian manufacturer is looking for a Purchasing Officer to join its lean Procurement team in Rhodes. This is a hands-on, operational role with a strong focus on packaging procurement, and it's a chance to take real ownership of a defined portfolio from day one.

With the team currently small, you'll fill a significant operational gap, get genuine exposure across the business and have a explicit voice in how things run.

What you'll be doing

- Managing purchase orders end to end, from placement through to delivery
- Working with suppliers to schedule and expedite deliveries, manage backorders and keep lead times under control
- Reviewing material requirements against MRP and production schedules, and flagging issues to internal teams early
- Sourcing quotes and managing day-to-day supplier relationships
- Supporting packaging procurement, including custom packaging
- Coordinating artwork and marketing requirements with customers and third parties
- Maintaining ERP item master data and procurement records
- Negotiating with packaging suppliers

About you

- Around 2–5 years' hands-on purchasing or procurement experience,



ideally in manufacturing, FMCG or food
- Packaging procurement experience is strongly preferred, particularly an understanding of longer lead times, artwork approvals, customer requirements and external supplier management
- Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Confident working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Proactive, energetic and keen to take ownership
- Comfortable with Excel and ERP systems. Dynamics 365 experience is beneficial but not essential, as the system is easy to pick up
- No strategic or category management experience required

Why make the move?

- Genuine career progression: high performers can step into a more strategic Sourcing Specialist role or move across into planning and supply chain
- Take ownership of a defined portfolio (potentially all packaging) in a lean team where your contribution is visible
- Work with a collaborative team in a stable, growing manufacturing business
- Competitive salary of $95k–$100k + super

How to apply
Click apply or reach out to Sophia Satalic at Sharp & Carter for a confidential chat.

📌 Purchasing Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Procurement & Supply Chain NSW
📍 Sydney