Purchasing Officer
NoumiAbout Noumi
Noumi Limited (ASX: NOU) blends the power of nature and science to create nourishing products that support healthier lives, communities, and the planet. With leading brands including MilkLab, Australia's Own, Vital Strength, Crankt, and Uprotein, our products are enjoyed across 24 countries.
With 500+ team members worldwide, two manufacturing sites in Australia, and offices in Australia, Singapore, and China, we are a leader in plant-based and dairy beverages, sports nutrition, and lactoferrin both locally and globally.
Our Healthier Tomorrow plan puts sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, from the products we create to the way we support our people.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Officer to join our planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials to support production, while optimising inventory levels, supplier performance, and procurement outcomes.
This is a key role within the supply chain function, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are planned, ordered, and delivered efficiently to meet customer demand and production requirements.
Please note: This is a 6-month contract role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement and availability of raw materials to support production schedules and ensure finished goods are delivered on time and in full
- Use supply planning systems and MRP tools to maintain optimal inventory levels and improve procurement accuracy
- Monitor and manage supplier performance, identifying supply risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement
- Develop and execute purchasing and replenishment plans aligned to business forecasts and operational requirements
- Optimise stock holdings to balance service levels, working capital, and business objectives
- Identify and communicate supply issues, implementing and supporting mitigation actions where required
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support new product introductions and phase-out activities
What You'll Bring
- Experience in purchasing or supply chain within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Tertiary qualifications in supply chain, manufacturing, business, or a related field
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. MFG Pro/QAD, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar)
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability and exposure to reporting/BI tools
- Understanding of food manufacturing environments, including HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders
Why Noumi?
This year, we achieved 90% participation in our Gallup Employee Engagement Survey – a world-class result – and recorded year-on-year improvement in overall engagement scores. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where every team member can thrive.
Benefits include:
- Paid Parental Leave – supporting you through life's big moments
- Quarterly Product Allowance – enjoy our leading brands like MilkLab, Uprotein, and Vital Strength
- Wellbeing Support – access to Sonder, our EAP, and other wellbeing programs
- Salary Packaging Options – including novated leases through SG Fleet
About Noumi
Noumi Limited is an Australian, ASX-listed company (ASX: NOU) that sources, manufactures, markets, sells and distributes plant-based and dairy beverages as well as dairy and nutritional products. It operates through Dairy & Nutritionals and Plant-based Milks segments, with brands including MILKLAB, Australia's Own, Vital Strength, Crankt, Uprotein and So Natural. Formerly known as Freedom Foods Group Limited, it changed its name to Noumi Limited in November 2021.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join Noumi.