Purchasing Support Specialist
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sydney time (1-hour unpaid lunch, 2x15-min paid breaks)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Support Specialist to join our team. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth purchasing operations by managing critical documents, maintaining accurate data, and supporting Purchasing Officers in day-to-day tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured environment, values accuracy, and can manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the Purchasing email inbox, forwarding general queries to the appropriate Purchasing Officer.
- File shipping document emails by supplier and register invoices into Excel with complete and accurate data.
- Create Dispatch Advices (DAs) in Colladium, verifying accuracy against corresponding invoices.
- Report any issues with shipping documents promptly to Purchasing Officers.
- Analyze shipment data and provide consolidation or cross-docking reports to the logistics department.
- Load transfer orders into the system and maintain an up-to-date tracking file.
- Update and maintain orders in Colladium for accuracy and visibility.
- Generate ad hoc reports as requested by Purchasing Officers.
- Perform routine data integrity checks and cleanup activities.
- Create manual receipts and action supplier responses on store purchase orders in OMS (changes and rejections).
- Escalate supplier rejections of store purchase orders to Purchasing Officers for resolution.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail with proven accuracy in data entry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Fast and accurate typing proficiency.
- Prior experience with purchasing systems (preferred but not required).
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to take initiative.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Benefits
- HMO (eligible after 3 months)
- 15 days Paid Leave ( Accrual basis of 1.25 days per month on their first year. Eligible to use after 3 months)
- Paid AU Public Holidays
Purchasing Support Specialist
Job Category
Administration
Job Type
Full Time (35 hours or more per week)
Work Schedule and Timezone
NSW
Published on
Dec 02 2025