Retail Purchasing Officer | Mon - Fri | Balcatta Support Centre

The Retail Purchasing Officer facilitates the purchase of products using Sodexo’s retail procurement system. Stock management tools are to be used to ensure sites are adequately stocked to maximise their retail profitability and revenues in line with Company expectations. 

Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Plan and prepare purchase orders
• Liaise with site retail managers to ensure all inventory systems are managed in accordance with company requirements; including but not limited to accurately reported inventory and compliance to weekly stocktakes
• Monitor site deliverables, ensuring that all elements of the goods and services are delivered in accordance within the scope of work
• Review the open purchase order report daily and take the appropriate action to expedite the timely receipt of goods
• Analyze purchasing activities identifying opportunities for consolidation, bulk or package buying resulting in cost savings
• Implement corporate policies, procedure and quality control standards
• Assist in the preparation and administration of relevant reporting as required
• Escalate issues immediately if unable to be resolved, or where they require support to overcome

Who were looking for:
The ideal candidate will come with a strong foundation in retail and customer service with strong administration and analytic skills You possess excellent MS Office skills with a focus on attention to detail.