Netra Hospitality & Hygiene is a family owned and operated, service orientated wholesaler to the hospitality industry. Our company is embarking on an exciting period of growth and, as our business grows so does our team, we are seeking a Purchasing Officer to help us achieve our goals.

Due to the nature of the business, it is essential that the Purchasing Officer is a highly motivated, organised, enthusiastic team player who can work in a very busy office environment with fast passed service culture.

Purchasing Officer responsibilities include:

- Place orders for inventory and non-inventory items

- Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers

- Negotiate pricing

- Research potential vendors

- Review quality of purchased products

- Enter order details (e.g., vendors, quantities, prices) into internal data base

- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices

- Prepare reports on purchases

- Manage inventory levels and place orders as needed

- Stock adjustments as required

- Track orders and ensure timely delivery

- Follow up on all backorders with suppliers

- Updating to the business on supplier capacity issues

- Receipting of all inwards goods into our system

- Finding alternative supply for non-delivered and out of stock items with contracted suppliers

- Sourcing of substitute items to reduce costs while maintaining quality

- Monitoring of stock movements and notifying management and the sales team on all slow moving, dead or proposed banned stocks

- Set up recent items with clarity

- Consulting with management about systems, policies, procedures to improve performance

- Coordinate with warehouse staff

- Developing robust technical knowledge of our products

- Participate in stock take activities

To be considered for this role you will have:





- 3-4 years’ proven work experience as a purchasing officer, purchasing agent or similar role.

- Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)

- Understanding of supply chain procedures

- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Professional communication and presentation are essential
- A continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail as required

- Effective analytical, problem solving, negotiation and dispute resolution skills

- Excellent planning and resource allocation skills

- Strong problem-solving ability with initiative

- Excellent organisational and time management skills

- Experience using NetSuite will be highly regarded but not essential

This role will require someone who shares core principles of:

- Being trustworthy

- Dedication and commitment

- Passionate and a positive attitude

- Self-motivated and eager to excel

- Team player

Rewards:

- Salary commensurate with skills and experience.

- Strong and supportive team

- Exposure to all big players in our industry.

- A great Cultural environment in a proud, Australian family-owned business

- Security of a permanent full-time position

- Competitive salary

- Free onsite parking

- Generous product discounts

- Advancement opportunity

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a purchasing officer within a reputable family business. With great opportunities for personal growth and development.

If you are a self-starter and have the necessary skills and experience to fulfill the requirements of this role and looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, then we'd love the opportunity to discuss the role in more detail, please apply now!

Please note:

- Only Current Australian citizens or permanent residents will be considered

- Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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