Operating across a national warehouse network, the business manages a diverse portfolio of products sourced from both domestic and international suppliers. This position will play a key role in coordinating procurement activities, strengthening supplier relationships, supporting inventory availability and ensuring the efficient movement of products across multiple locations.
This is a hands-on opportunity suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, managing competing priorities and contributing to continuous improvement within a fast-moving supply chain environment. Combining operational procurement with supplier coordination, inventory management, international freight and cost optimisation, the position offers an opportunity to take greater responsibility and influence procurement outcomes.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Supply Chain, you will take ownership of day-to-day procurement coordination across the organisation's national warehouse network, ensuring purchasing activities are managed efficiently, supplier commitments are met and inventory requirements are supported.
You will coordinate purchasing across local and international suppliers, oversee purchase orders through to delivery, work closely with freight and logistics partners and maintain accurate pricing and inventory information. Beyond day-to-day purchasing, you will also contribute to supplier performance, cost-saving initiatives, process improvements and more effective inventory management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating end-to-end purchasing activities across domestic and international suppliers
- Managing purchase orders from initial placement through to delivery, resolving delays and supply issues
- Coordinating international imports, freight forwarders and associated shipping documentation
- Maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring performance and ensuring purchasing requirements are met
- Managing supplier pricing, product information and purchasing data across internal systems
- Coordinating stock transfers and inventory availability across multiple warehouse locations
- Supporting inventory control, cycle counts, stock reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
- Monitoring short-dated, expired and obsolete inventory, identifying opportunities to minimise stock losses
- Reviewing purchasing costs, identifying alternative supply options and contributing to cost-saving initiatives
- Coordinating new product setup, supplier onboarding and associated procurement processes
- Liaising with third-party freight and logistics providers to support timely and cost-effective deliveries
- Supporting internally manufactured products, associated work orders and material requirements
- Identifying opportunities to streamline purchasing processes, improve supplier performance and enhance overall procurement efficiency
The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience across procurement, purchasing or supply chain coordination, ideally within a product-based, inventory-driven environment.
Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical products, agriculture, wholesale, distribution or manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.
You will be comfortable managing day-to-day purchasing requirements independently, engaging with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and taking a proactive approach to resolving operational challenges.
Key capabilities and attributes will include:
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain coordination
- Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders and purchasing activities
- Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing purchasing, pricing and inventory data
- Experience working with ERP, inventory management or purchasing systems
- Excellent attention to detail across supplier pricing, product information and inventory records
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing requirements
- Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved purchasing outcomes
- Confidence communicating with domestic and international suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing supply challenges
- A high level of accountability, initiative and ownership of procurement activities
- An interest in process improvement, supplier performance and broader supply chain optimisation
Why Apply?
- Take ownership of procurement coordination across a national, multi-site operation
- Gain exposure to domestic and international suppliers, purchasing and logistics
- Opportunity to contribute to supplier improvements, cost-saving initiatives and supply optimisation
- Join an established and highly regarded organisation within the healthcare sector
- Enjoy a hands-on, varied position with genuine scope to influence procurement outcomes
- Supportive team environment offering an excellent culture and opportunities for career development
