Simply Tasty – Salads & Ready Meals Manufacturing
Location:
Bendigo, Victoria
Employment Type:
Full-time
Join our growing team!
Simply Tasty is a locally owned and operated food manufacturing business based in Bendigo, Victoria, producing a range of quality salads and ready meals distributed to customers Australia-wide.
With our modern production facility and continued opportunities for growth, we are looking for a proactive and organized
Purchasing / Procurement Officer
to join our team.
This is an important role within our business, ensuring raw ingredients, packaging materials and other essential supplies are sourced efficiently, competitively priced and available when required to support our daily production operations.
About the role
Reporting to management, you will be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities across the business, maintaining appropriate stock levels and building strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our production facility.
Key responsibilities
Manage the purchasing and procurement of raw ingredients, fresh produce, packaging materials and general business supplies
Coordinate purchasing requirements with production and operational teams to ensure materials are available when needed
Monitor stock levels, usage and future requirements to minimize shortages and excess stock




Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities and delivery dates
Source recent suppliers, obtain quotations and negotiate pricing and supply terms
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers
Monitor supplier performance, including quality, pricing, reliability and delivery schedules
Work closely with production, warehouse and quality teams to resolve supply issues
Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information and inventory data
Assist with cost control, waste reduction and identifying opportunities to improve purchasing efficiencies
About you
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain coordination
Strong negotiation, communication and supplier relationship management skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
Good computer skills and experience using purchasing, inventory or ERP systems
The ability to analyze pricing, stock usage and purchasing data
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
The ability to work collaboratively with production, warehouse and office teams
Experience in food manufacturing, fresh produce, food service or FMCG would be highly regarded
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📌 Purchasing / Procurement Officer (Bendigo)
🏢 JL King
📍 Bendigo