Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognised and career growth is supported. With a large portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo Australia & New Zealand employs more than 1500 people across ANZ at Smiths Snack Food Company, Bluebird Foods NZ and PepsiCo Beverages. With global brands like Doritos, Gatorade, and Pepsi Max, we also make some home-grown favourites such as Smith's Chips, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, and our Bluebird NZ snack brands. PepsiCo was recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, one of only 16 organisations globally to earn this certification. PepsiCo has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for gender equality for the past 10 years and is one of the leading organisations in this space. We also believe in our sustainability strategy, that there is an opportunity to change how the world distributes, consumes, and disposes of food and beverages and we aim to use our scale, reach, and expertise to help build a more sustainable food system that can still meet human needs for enjoyment and continue to drive our economic and social development. Due to internal promotion, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Officer to join our team, based out of our Tingalpa office. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, here is your opportunity to manage all direct and indirect materials' purchasing for our Tingalpa production site. This role is best suited to somebody who has prior exposure within a Purchasing, Procurement or Inventory/Warehousing environment, who has a great mixture of strong communication skills and strong analytical/attention to detail skills. Exposure to SAP and MRP systems is advantageous, but we are open to teaching somebody this if they have the right attitude and willingness to learn and grow. Key Accountabilities: Order and monitor required direct production materials through SAP. This will include managing bulk orders, advanced orders seasonal orders and supplier shutdown periods, as well as managing the queries associated with delivery schedules, reconciliation of load variances, payments, and invoicing Build strong working relationships Locally and Nationally to manage new item introductions and promotional materials ordering, to maximise stock level efficiencies. This will at times require you to manage the interplant transfer of materials Attend weekly meetings with suppliers to ensure best practice/remediation of global supply chain disruptions, supply issues and material availability Develop and maintain detailed reports and workflows for master data accuracy of MRP-impacted raw materials Utilise Ariba to place purchase orders for non-raw material products Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Previous experience within a Purchasing or Procurement-type role. This will ideally include an understanding of Warehouse Management and stock-level optimisation Computer literate in MS Office Suite. SAP/MRP experience is advantageous (but not essential, as we can teach this) Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across a fast-paced environment Very strong attention to detail, analytical skills, numeracy skills and planning/organisation skills A strong work ethic with the ability to work autonomously What we can offer you: Flexibility with work hours and work location Health initiatives through our Health and Wellness programs Personal and professional growth opportunities through Learning Offerings online We are a progressive and people-focused business, and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health, as well as plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career. Your positive attitude will be rewarded with excellent long term local and global career opportunities, and ongoing professional development along with a fun and rewarding working environment. You will be a key part of a dynamic team and a valuable contributor to a global company that is one of the FMCG market leaders. At PepsiCo, we recognise our people as a key part of our business and career progression within the business is encouraged and supported. We are committed to recruiting, training and retaining high quality people. Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo ANZ team. PepsiCo's hiring process: Submit your application Interview(s) and skills evaluation Online Assessment process Reference and background checks At PepsiCo, we believe what makes you unique, makes us better. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace. We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. We encourage women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal information being provided to PepsiCo for use in accordance with PepsiCo's Privacy Policy which can be found at the bottom of the page on PepsiCo's website www.pepsico.com.au
