
Procurement Assistant
Sydney Food & Packaging Wholesalers
Posted 13 days ago
Join Our Team – Procurement Assistant (Full-Time)
We’re on the lookout for an organised and proactive Procurement Assistant to join our team full-time. This is a hands-on, all-rounder role supporting our sales, finance, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple tasks, and is ready to grow with the business. A friendly, team-first attitude is a must!
Key Responsibilities
Raise purchase orders and manage supplier communications
Follow up on deliveries to ensure timely and complete shipments
Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment when needed
Maintain accurate data in our Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Communicate supply chain delays to relevant teams with updated ETAs
Assist with forecasting and stock purchasing decisions
Generate weekly reports on short-dated stock for relevant departments
Process clearance orders as requested by the sales team
Source alternative products when items are out of stock
Keep up-to-date with product handling and food safety standards
Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to coordinate stocktakes and stock planning
What We’re Looking For
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Great time management and the ability to stay organised under pressure
High attention to detail and accuracy
Able to work independently and take initiative
Previous experience with procurement, inventory, or suppliers
Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Understanding of COR (Chain of Responsibility)
Experience in the foodservice industry (advantageous)
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Navision (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us?
Long-term, full-time opportunity
Friendly, supportive team culture
Varied role with the chance to make a real impact
Opportunities to grow your skills and career
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!
About Sydney Food & Packaging Wholesalers
We are a rapidly growing company, continually striving to improve the quality of our service and products. We are continually recruiting staff members who are in sync with our goals, values and Lean Methodology. This is strategically important as we prepare to enhance our reputation and add to our growing list of clients. Our strength lies in our exceptionally client focused service.
Our valuable customers are made up of coffee shops, cafes, RSLs, clubs, pubs, kebab shops, pizzerias, chicken shops, fish shops, butchers, delicatessens, fruiterers, sandwich shops, and large corporate companies.
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