Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer - Packaging Focus
Rhodes, NSW | $95k-$100k + super | Hybrid (min. 3 days in office)

The opportunity
A well-established Australian manufacturer is looking for a Purchasing Officer to join its lean Procurement team in Rhodes. This is a hands-on, operational role with a strong focus on packaging procurement, and it's a chance to take real ownership of a defined portfolio from day one.

With the team currently small, you'll fill a significant operational gap, get genuine exposure across the business and have a clear voice in how things run.

What you'll be doing

• Managing purchase orders end to end, from placement through to delivery
• Working with suppliers to schedule and expedite deliveries, manage backorders and keep lead times under control
• Reviewing material requirements against MRP and production schedules, and flagging issues to internal teams early
• Sourcing quotes and managing day-to-day supplier relationships
• Supporting packaging procurement, including custom packaging
• Coordinating artwork and marketing requirements with customers and third parties
• Maintaining ERP item master data and procurement records
• Negotiating with packaging suppliers

About you

• Around 2-5 years' hands-on purchasing or procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, FMCG or food
• Packaging procurement experience is strongly preferred, particularly an understanding of longer lead times, artwork approvals, customer requirements and external supplier management
• Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Confident working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactive, energetic and keen to take ownership
• Comfortable with Excel and ERP systems. Dynamics 365 experience is beneficial but not essential, as the system is easy to pick up
• No strategic or category management experience required

Why make the move?

• Genuine career progression: high performers can step into a more strategic Sourcing Specialist role or move across into planning and supply chain
• Take ownership of a defined portfolio (potentially all packaging) in a lean team where your contribution is visible
• Work with a collaborative team in a stable, growing manufacturing business
• Competitive salary of $95k-$100k + super

How to apply
Click apply or reach out to Sophia Satalic at Sharp & Carter for a confidential chat.