K Care Healthcare Solutions | Epping, Melbourne VIC | Full-time

Love negotiating, solving supply challenges and keeping products moving? Join our team

Are you organised, commercially minded and passionate about keeping supply chains running smoothly? Do you enjoy working with suppliers, analysing stock and sales data, and finding practical solutions to purchasing and delivery challenges?

K Care Healthcare Solutions is seeking a proactive Purchasing Officer to join our team in Epping, Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement or inventory experience who wants to develop their skills in a diverse role spanning supplier management, stock planning, logistics and international purchasing.

If you enjoy a fast-paced setting where attention to detail, relationship building and problem-solving make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Established in 1997, Country Care Group (CCG) is an Australian family-owned and operated business with more than 700 employees across Australia. With 50 company network stores and over 130 member stores, we are a leading national supplier of assistive technology products and in-home aids that support people living with disability, mobility impairments and the aged.

K Care Healthcare Solutions is the product and wholesale division of Country Care Group. With a 50-year heritage, the K Care brand is a recognised name in assistive technology in Australia. We also distribute leading international brands, including Karma, Merits and Afikim, and have local engineering and product development capabilities alongside our importing and manufacturing operations.





Our mission is to empower people to improve their everyday lives by increasing mobility and independence through great products and services.

About the Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the right products and materials are purchased at the right time, at the right price and delivered where they are needed.

You’ll work closely with suppliers, freight providers, warehouse teams, finance and internal stakeholders to coordinate purchasing activities, maintain accurate product and pricing information, monitor stock levels and resolve supply issues.

From processing purchase orders and analysing sales trends to coordinating stock transfers and assisting with international container orders, this is a varied, hands‑on role offering exposure to multiple aspects of purchasing and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Purchasing and order management: Prepare and process purchase orders, monitor outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

- Supplier relationships and negotiation: Build effective supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and terms, manage supplier contracts and research potential new vendors.

- Inventory and stock management: Analyse sales history, monitor stock levels, maintain product and SKU information,



identify slow‑moving or obsolete stock and support stock optimisation.

- Demand planning and reporting: Monitor upcoming demand, analyse purchasing reports and contribute to achieving purchasing KPIs.

- International purchasing and logistics: Assist with overseas container orders, coordinate freight and deliveries, review freight costs and explore efficient transport options.

- Stock transfers and distribution: Arrange stock transfers between CCG stores and warehouses, coordinating with warehouse teams to support efficient storage and product availability.

- Pricing and product information: Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier pricing and product item cards within business systems.

- Problem‑solving and communication: Investigate supplier discrepancies, resolve delivery issues and communicate supply risks or product availability concerns to relevant teams.

- Continuous improvement: Monitor market pricing and new products, identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and contribute to a safe, quality‑focused workplace.

About You

You are a proactive and organised professional who enjoys balancing competing priorities and taking ownership of tasks from order placement through to delivery. You're comfortable communicating with suppliers, investigating discrepancies and using data to make informed purchasing decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain or a similar operational role.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders, deadlines and priorities.

📌 Purchasing Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 The Country Care Group
📍 Melbourne