Purchasing Officer

• Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders including suppliers and their representatives
• Responsible for the generation of Purchasing Orders in accordance with company standards and procedures
• Manage the stock in the various onsite & offsite storage areas effectively to ensure correct product rotation and space is available for incoming goods as required
• Manage delivery of items to ensure adherence with dnata’s purchasing system
• Maintain the company policy in relation to HACCP, QSAI and WHS in accordance with Federal and State Government Regulations
• Reference Passenger forecast schedules (flights) to establish practical par levels and an efficient purchasing structure
• Ensure that all delivery vehicles are clean and well maintained, all perishable deliveries are only accepted via a refrigerated or frozen vehicle unit, per our standard.
• Ensure that all food, beverage, consumables, and raw items delivered are in line with dnata catering Temperature and Hygiene guidelines
• Use manual handling devices provided and apply safe work practices at all times.
• Monitor all items for Best before Date and Use by Date
• Conduct end of month stock take
• Identify and recommend improvements to existing procurement procedures
• Contribute to a safety first environment and work within Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

• Prior experience in Purchasing or Stores in a supply chain environment
• Experience using an ERP system (highly regarded)
• Basic knowledge of receipts and invoice reconciliation
• Display high levels of attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in using computers and MS-Suite (Advanced Excel and Outlook)
• Good knowledge of HACCP/Food Safety, QSAI requirements and WHS.
• Knowledge of recipe specifications and ingredient brands ideal.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Stores or Warehouse procedures
• Good knowledge of Stores 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 and work to deadlines

• Competitive salary
• Free parking, Daily staff meals, dnata provided Uniforms
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per 12 months
• Tailored Employee Novated Lease partnership
• Access to our Employee Benefits program which includes a wellbeing platform, discounted private health insurance and access to specials and discounts from over 700 retailers (such as Woolworths, Caltex and JB-HiFi)

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