Purchasing & Logistics Officer

We’re on a mission to revolutionise sustainable agriculture using our Precision Photosynthesis® technology to produce algae and seaweeds for category defining products that deliver positive impact on a global scale.  

Based in Noosa, Australia, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s largest corporations in personal care and agriculture to deliver our first of a kind products and we’re now rapidly scaling operations to meet increasing demand.

We are seeking an exceptional Purchasing Officer to support the Finance team you will be responsible for providing an effective purchasing service across the Company including providing general administration and finance assistance for the purchasing of goods & services  to maximise value and service expectations from suppliers, service providers and internal stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain & update purchasing and finance systems
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
• Continuous interactions & support of internal stakeholders across all departments with procurement
• Liaise and prompt communication with external suppliers
• Coordinate and manage inventory / stock control
• Process purchase orders, invoicing and assist with reconciliation of accounts
• Accurate receipt of incoming goods / stock
• Lead and assist with supplier negotiations
• Assist,  prepare and maintain inventory reports
• Perform general administrative/finance and project related duties as requested by management.
• Be the lead for all logistics of the companies product shipments
• Actively participate in and positively contribute to a team environment

Qualifications/Skills:

• Purchasing & inventory management experience
• Experience with purchasing & finance software (e.g. Approval Max, Xero)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, and manage time effectively
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers
• Computer literacy, and ability to learn new systems
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Will willingly contribute to our positive, driven, and supportive culture

Opportunities we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Exciting projects using a broad spectrum of competencies

We are a progressive, creative and imaginative team that firmly believes in diversity and equal opportunity as we build a world-leading organisation. We want the right people on the bus who strive to learn, aim for excellence and take pride in their achievements.