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.

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.

• 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.

• 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