Ready to take the next step in your purchasing career? Join an established packaging supplier in Tullamarine, with hybrid flexibility from day one, hands-on training and the opportunity to grow your responsibilities. Working a 38-hour week, you will help keep stock available and supplier orders on track. Your role will combine supplier contact, order coordination and data analysis, giving you practical exposure to how purchasing supports the wider business. You will initially manage an established range of products, with support from experienced colleagues and scope to take on more complex purchasing activities as your knowledge and confidence grow.
Key responsibilities
Creating supplier orders and checking prices, quantities, and delivery details
Tracking incoming goods and following up outstanding orders
Keeping internal teams informed of delivery changes
Reviewing stock reports and flagging potential shortages
Comparing supplier quotes to support purchasing decisions
Keeping product and supplier records accurate
Using Excel to analyse information and prepare reports
Coordinating delivery paperwork and resolving order enquiries
About you You may be a Purchasing Assistant, Junior Purchasing Officer or Supply Chain Administrator ready to build on your experience.
You will bring approximately
1–2 years of relevant experience , together with:
Approximately 1–2 years of relevant experience
Solid practical Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and SUMIFS
Experience using an ERP system; Pronto or Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be highly regarded
A solutions-focused approach, with the ability to investigate issues, assess options and follow through on practical solutions
Strong attention to detail when checking orders, pricing, and data
Confidence communicating with suppliers and colleagues
The ability to organise your workload, respond to changing priorities and meet deadlines
An interest in developing a career in purchasing and supply chain
Experience within packaging, manufacturing, industrial supplies or distribution would be valuable, although packaging experience is not essential
What’s on offer
Hybrid working from commencement, with an office base in Tullamarine
Structured training and guidance from experienced colleagues
Practical experience across purchasing, stock management and supplier coordination
Your own product portfolio, with opportunities to broaden your responsibilities over time