Purchasing Officer - City of Casey, Australia - Affco New Zealand

Description

AFFCO is a high performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top quality meat products to the world. Based in the Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand and distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley's Group; New Zealand's leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

AFFCO Wairoa are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised person to fulfil the role of Purchasing Officer. Preferably you will have previous experience in the meat processing industry or a similar field as the job will involve some hands-on work with a variety of products.

You will be responsible for all purchasing and bidding activities for the site including management of site inventory. You will ensure that services and consumables are available when required and are the main point of contact for suppliers and contractors.

Our ideal candidate will bring the following to the role:

• Solid administration skills with at least intermediate level proficiency in excel and word.
• Previous experience with database systems, preferably Oracle, or similar.
• Previous experience with inventory control would be extremely advantageous.
• A great phone manner and experience in dealing with suppliers and contractors.
• Highly organised and systematic with excellent record-keeping abilities
• A 'can-do' attitude and enthusiastic personality.
• Familiarity with "Just in Time" ordering principles.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a valid residency class visa or be citizens of New Zealand in order to be considered for this role

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