Purchasing Officer - Part Time

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An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a tenacious and experienced Purchasing Officer to join the Bickford’s Group on a part-time basis.

Summary about this job

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory

Company: Bickford's Australia

Location: Adelaide

Work type: Part Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-3-4361-3064

Fax: +61-2-4605-9288

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Detail information about job Purchasing Officer - Part Time. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Part Time position - approx. 35-30 hours per week
  • Work with a reputable South Aussie icon
  • Immediate start

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Bickford's Group is an independently owned collection of companies based in Adelaide, South Australia. From humble beginnings back in 1839, we now have a footprint in over 39 countries.

The team at Bickford's are proud to offer the highest quality beverage products to consumers, bringing them both tradition and cutting edge innovations. Everyone at the Bickford's Group of companies strive to deliver upon the corporate values of integrity, empowerment, collaboration, pride and passion.

Vok is our alcohol beverage unit. It has consistently been one of Australia's fastest growing beverage companies. We own and manufacture a highly awarded portfolio of brands across wine, cider, spirits and ready to drink products. Vok has built a reputation for building brands and returning brands to growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION

An exciting part-time opportunity exists for a passionate, experienced and highly motivated Purchasing Officer to join our team, as we continue our goal to become Australia’s largest privately owned beverage company. We envisage that the role will be approximately 25-30 hours per week. 

Based at our support centre in Salisbury South, the Purchasing Officer is primarily responsible for purchasing cost effective raw materials, chemicals and consumables for production; and providing backup support to the Production Scheduling function.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Adopt a Category Management Purchasing approach
  • Ensure on time delivery of items to the required quality standards to meet production requirements
  • Maintain and manage standard costs, with a cost mitigation focus for all items responsible for purchasing
  • Proactive management, and optimisation of inventories, for all items responsible for purchasing
  • Coordinate regular cycle counts, with warehouse staff, for all items responsible for purchasing
  • Active participant in NPD activities
  • Supplier Management and review
  • Process Purchase Requisitions

To be successful in this position, you will have the ability to think strategically, be timely and dependable, possess a high level of accountability, be action oriented and have the aptitude to communicate effectively within a team environment. In addition to this, you will be highly motivated and possess outstanding organisational and problem solving skills.

Experience in food and beverage manufacturing or another related field, coupled with strong Excel skills and knowledge in QAD or similar ERP systems will be an advantage.

The position would suit someone who has three to five years of Supply Chain experience, who is looking to take the next step in their career as the position offers professional growth.

TO APPLY AND OBTAIN FURTHER INFORMATION

To apply, please submit your resume and covering letter by Friday 20 July 2018. For further information about the Company please visit our website www.bickfordsgroup.com

Job benefits and perks

  • Staff pricing on our fantastic product range
  • Work within an Australian owned and innovative organisation
  • Directly influence the execution of business plans
  • Opportunity to work in a fun and rewarding environment

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