Purchasing & Supply Coordinator (2-Month Contract)
Melbourne's Outer South-East | 2-month contract | $40–$50 per hour

About the role
Our client, an established Australian retail business, is looking for a Purchasing & Supply Coordinator on a 2-month contract to keep products flowing from supplier to shelf. Sitting in the Product and Planning team and reporting to the General Manager – Product, you’ll be the person who makes sure orders are accurate, shipments are tracked, and stock is where the business needs it, when it needs it.

This is a hands-on role for someone who likes getting the details right. You’ll own purchase orders from creation through to receipt, keep suppliers and freight forwarders accountable, and maintain the product and supply chain data the rest of the business relies on. You’ll also have the chance to spot ways to automate manual processes and improve how the team works.

What you’ll be doing

- Raising and managing purchase orders in the ERP, with accurate item information, pricing, cbm and specifications
- Tracking order progress and shipment timelines, and following up suppliers and freight forwarders on delays, discrepancies and ETAs to port and DC
- Keeping PO change history, ERP records and forwarder records aligned
- Managing pro-forma invoices and working with Finance on payments, invoice reconciliation and supplier account queries
- Maintaining day-to-day supplier communication and supporting supplier onboarding
- Creating and maintaining item codes and product master data,



including packaging configurations and specifications
- Producing regular and ad-hoc reports on sales history, stock on hand, order status and supplier performance
- Flagging risks such as stock shortages or delays before they become problems
- Identifying ways to reduce manual work through automation and system improvements
- Supporting teams across Retail, Customer Service, Operations, Merchandise, Planning and Marketing with timely, accurate product, pricing and order information

About you

- 2–4 years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain, merchandising or retail operations
- Hands-on experience with an ERP or inventory management system
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
- Experience managing purchase orders from creation through to receipt and supplier invoice reconciliation
- Experience working with suppliers, freight forwarders and 3PLs, including tracking supplier performance, delivery schedules and shipments
- A sharp eye for detail and a genuine commitment to data accuracy
- Organised, accountable, and a clear communicator who can juggle competing priorities
- A process improvement mindset, with the initiative to spot a better way and make it happen

Desirable

- Experience in a furniture, homewares or bulky goods retail setting
- A qualification in business, supply chain, commerce or a related field

How to apply
Apply via the Sharp & Carter website, or contact Sophia Satalic on 0436 966 ••••@sharpandcarter.com.au for a confidential chat.

📌 Purchasing and Supply Coordinator - 2 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE (South Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter Procurement & Supply Chain NSW
📍 South Melbourne