Bring your Commercial Purchasing experience to our award winning team.

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We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Purchasing Officer to join our friendly team in our Brisbane Airport catering unit on a full-time permanent basis.

More about this role:

As the Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for the purchasing, receiving, and issuing of all our materials and products ensuring sufficient stocks are available to meet production demands. Supporting the unit Purchasing Manager, you will be working in a fast paced and large facility that houses one of the largest single site production kitchens in the southern hemisphere.

What are your responsibilities?

• Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders including our suppliers.
• Ensure the stock in the various onsite & offsite storage areas effectively to ensure correct product rotation and space is available for incoming goods as required.
• Ensure delivery items adhere with the company purchase system.
• Maintain the company’s policy in relation to HACCP, QSAI and WHS in accordance with Federal and State Government Regulations.
• Reference Passenger forecast schedules to establish practical purchasing structure.
• Ensure that all delivery vehicles are clean and well maintained, and all perishable deliveries are only accepted via a refrigerated or frozen vehicle unit.
• Ensure that all items delivered are in line with dnata catering Temperature and Hygiene guidelines.
• Monitor all Inventory items for Best before Date and Use by Date.
• Conduct end of month stock take and reporting.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the company with procurement procedures and improvements.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• Experience in Purchasing, Stores, and/or Inventory in a Supply Chain environment.
• Experience using an ERP system (would be highly regarded).
• Display high levels of attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency in using Systems and MS-Suite (Advanced Excel and Outlook preferred).
• Good knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety, QSAI requirements and WHS.
• Knowledge of recipe specifications and ingredient brands etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Stores and Warehousing procedures.
• Holder of a Forklift License (or be willing to obtain within 3 months).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• As you will be working in the Aviation Services industry, you will be required to obtain a clear National Police Check.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Free onsite parking, daily staff meals, and uniforms.
• Career development and progression.
• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that are committed to excellence.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

Your prospective employer:

Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner, food manufacturing and retail, travel retail technology, and airport lounge management. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 15 catering facilities across 9 cities, employ over 2,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 246 thousand flights each year.

Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visits our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/  and watch a short video here: https://youtu.be/uLB6BFGdKpE

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!

To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume and a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.

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