Purchasing Officer

Our client is an Australian and New Zealand wholesale distributor specialising in homewares, kitchenware, gifting, specialty toys, and artificial plants.

They are now looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Officer to support their procurement and logistics functions.
Job Responsibilities:

This role involves placing and tracking orders with overseas suppliers, coordinating international shipments, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.

- Place purchase orders with international suppliers.

- Coordinate sea and air freight shipments to meet timelines.

- Liaise with freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure smooth logistics.

- Work with internal teams to meet product labelling and shipping requirements.

- Verify and track sales confirmations and shipping documentation.

- Monitor shipment progress and communicate any delays.

- Assist with scheduling payments and preparing costings.

- Support with goods receipting and internal coordination.

Requirements

- Prior experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support role.

- Strong communication and negotiation skills.

- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

- Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).

- ERP experience is a plus (AX2009 preferred).

- Strong written and verbal English; Mandarin is a bonus but not required.

Benefits

- Permanent work-from-home set-up

- Dayshift (Australian business hours)

- Full-time job

- HMO

- Annual leave

- Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata)

Originally posted on Himalayas