Langdon
Procurement Support Officer
To create a harmonious working environment that inspires our employees and encourages creativity and passion. We believe that by taking care of our family we will together achieve the greatest results.
Administration
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.
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Why Langdon
Whether it’s cooking, eating or just talking about food, we believe that the best way to enjoy life is through good company and great tasting food. At Langdon, we are a family of foodies who have been in business since 1852. With an established reputation as the go-to purveyor of fine ingredients & new product collaborations, we pride ourselves in going above and beyond when servicing our vast array of clients around the world. We work hard but also value having fun along the way. At Langdon, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and how they do it every day.
About the role
About Langdon.
Whether it’s cooking, eating or just talking about food, we believe that the best way to enjoy life is through good company and great tasting food. At Langdon, we are a family of foodies who have been in business since 1852. With an established reputation as the go-to purveyor of fine ingredients & new product collaborations, we pride ourselves in going above and beyond when servicing our vast array of clients around the world. We work hard but also value having fun along the way. At Langdon, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and how they do it every day. About the role.
- Reports to the Category Manager
- Provide administration support for your ingredients category
- Collaborate with product managers, category leads, suppliers, procurement, sales, planning, customer service, shipping and technical teams at Langdon
- Daily review of new sales orders and escalation to the product manager of any supply gaps, incorrect pricing, unplanned sales
- Regular review of demand, raising purchase orders and vendor liaison
- Monitor shipping schedule and escalation of any delays or issues
- Ensuring accuracy of stock available dates
- Ensure product invoices match pricing, terms and purchase order
- Engage with suppliers and other stakeholders to gather documentation
- Monitor inventory levels, stock allocations, identifying expiring stock
- Support in contract negotiations and drafting of agreements
- Ensure supplier contact details are maintained
- Full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm. Why work at Langdon?
- Western suburbs Head Office with on-site parking
- Locations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK
- Awesome supportive VIC/QLD procurement team
- Collaborate with established food industry professionals
- Access to a wellbeing program
- Focus on sustainable sourcing
- Strong safety and environmental culture
- Social events, trivia nights, cooking competitions, team events
- Morning stand up coffee with your team. About you.
- Ideally with experience in inventory, customer service or purchasing
- Intermediate Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, D365 experience beneficial
- Strong customer service orientation
- Well-developed time management and organisational skills
- Confident to prioritise tasks
- A strong drive to succeed
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work well and contribute to a high performing team
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excited to apply? Submit your resume and detailed cover letter outlining your interest in the position. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Recruitment Manager. Employer questions Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have your own transport?
What you'll be responsible for
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Office and Team Coordination
Coordinate the smooth and effective day-to-day administrative operations of an office or team
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Operations Query Handling
Receive, resolve, or redirect incoming queries to ensure the organization runs smoothly
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Cross-Functional Support
Provide general and clerical tasks to help various teams in the organization collaborate and operate effectively
Skills you'll need
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Service orientation
Actively seeks and develops strategies to help key stakeholders
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables