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SalaryHighgate is a leading supplier and manufacturer of packaging and processing consumables to food manufacturers across Australia.
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Purchasing Assistant to join our team at our state-of-the-art Melbourne office and warehouse in Truganina.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative assistant to the Purchasing Manager
- Receipting of local and international inwards goods
- Have some knowledge of international freight movement (airfreight and sea freight FCL and LCL) and import customs/duties
- Maintain accurate freight records of incoming shipments
- Ability to interpret rate cards and critique charges from freight companies
- Collaborate with other teams (operations and customer service) to streamline supply chain processes and improve overall efficiencies
Minimum requirements needed for this role include:
- 2+ Years in Purchasing Assistance
- Prior experience navigating ERP systems, preferably in receipting goods
- Exceptional IT skills
- Strong organizational traits
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively
- Strong capability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Benefits we offer include:
- Rewarding remuneration, and additional bonuses and rewards
- An inclusive, fun recognition program
- Full time, long-term career opportunity
- Young, passionate, and energetic team
- Positive, happy, and fun working environment
- Recently built office and warehousing facility with excellent amenities
If you would like to join a winning team, and you can see yourself excelling as a result of working within the dynamics of this culture, we're very keen to start our interview process so you can convince us!
We look forward to receiving your application.
Note - only successful candidates will be contacted.
Must be living in Australia, and be willing to work from our Melbourne (Truganina) office.
