The Purchasing & Import Manager for our retail client will be managing importation, overseeing purchasing activities, ensuring seamless document flow and optimising procurement processes.

Client Details

The company, headquartered in Surrey Hills, specialises in e-commerce as its primary business channel. It is a market leader in high-quality apparel and is committed to using sustainable materials in its clothing.

Description

The successful Purchasing & Import Manager key responsibilities are the following:

• Managing importation and freight operations
• Overseeing purchasing activities
• Ensuring seamless document flow
• Handling shipping documentation
• Optimising procurement processes
• Coordinating and managing orders with manufacturing partners
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers overseas in China to ensure supply chain efficiency
• Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve the best price and quality for goods
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives

Profile

The successful Purchasing & Import Manager:

• **Excellent importation management experience **
• Worked with various suppliers overseas
• Expert in document flow management, shipping documentation, freight management
• Purchase orders management
• Proficient in excel
• Exposure to ERP system
• High attention to detail
• Process driven
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Open to industry experience, preference for retail, E-commerce, FMCG, B2B

Job Offer

The successful Purchasing & Import Manager will be offered:

• An attractive salary package ranging from AUD 126,000 to AUD 155,000 annually.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the retail industry.
• Preference for fully on site in Surry Hills, open to hybrid schedule.