[Hiring] Purchasing Officer @Virtual Staff 365

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Permanent work-from-home set-up.
• Dayshift (Australian business hours).
• Full-time job.

Benefits

• HMO.
• Annual leave.
• Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata).