PURCHASING OFFICER

at  Delta Laboratories

INTRODUCTION:

Salary – generous depending on experience.
Flexibility – with start and finish times with a Monday to Friday working week.
Development - upskilling, development, and internal opportunities.
Continuous Improvement – encouraged to offer improvement ideas and be a part of project teams.
PerkBox – employees receive a monthly discount at retailers, restaurants, and cafes.
Location – Somersby NSW based, close to the Gosford freeway exit on the toll-free M1.
Delta Laboratories is a highly successful, family-owned business located in Somersby. It has been a prominent Central Coast business for 20 years. With a strong focus on innovative products, we have partnered with some of Australia’s most sought-after premium brands in skin care, sunscreens, and personal care products. Delta employs over 120 staff across various disciplines and regularly encourages internal promotion and development.

DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a Purchasing Officer; with a positive and proactive individual to join our small but well-established purchasing team. Specifically, this role will:
Purchase materials required at the best prices with desired quality, quantity, and delivery.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the company’s production schedule.
Expedite and manage deliveries to meet production requirements.
Liaise with internal stakeholders for purchasing requests and keep them informed of progress.
Review and report purchase price variance report weekly.
Assist in the identification and reduction of redundant raw and packaging material.
Maintain and update all necessary records and reporting systems as required e.g., pricing, and minimum stock levels in Pharmix, pricing, lead-time, and pack sizes.

Ability to negotiate the best possible price on materials at the required quality, quantity and required delivery dates.
Highly organised with the ability to effectively prioritise workload and shift focus depending on the needs of the business.
Fast and accurate data manipulation skills in databases such as Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain lasting relationships with a range of suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Very strong attention to detail.
An immediate start is on offer so if you are seeking a genuine career opportunity & would like to be a crucial member of our growing team, please submit your application.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact a member of the HR Team on 02 4340 0200