Purchasing Officer
tnasolutionsThe Company
Join TNA, an award-winning company recognised globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional.
TNA was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world's first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionised packaging speeds for snack foods. Today, we're the industry's leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Officer to join our Melbourne Operations team. Reporting to the Materials Planning Manager at our Hallam manufacturing site (Initial training at Boronia site), you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement and delivery of materials and services required to support production schedules and customer commitments.
This is a fast-paced position requiring strong supplier management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain uninterrupted production.
Key Responsibilities
- Expedite materials and services to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
- Manage purchase order delivery dates and proactively follow up overdue orders.
- Monitor production shortage reports and take action to prevent supply disruptions.
- Liaise with Production and Spare Parts teams to identify and resolve material shortages.
- Raise and manage purchase orders in accordance with company authority levels.
- Identify alternative supply solutions when delivery risks arise.
- Recommend alternative suppliers to improve supply continuity and performance.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels while supporting business and production demands.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in purchasing, supply chain, procurement, or materials planning.
- Strong understanding of supply chain and material flow processes.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (D365 experience highly regarded).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and computer literacy skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressure.
- Purchasing or Supply Chain qualifications will be highly regarded but are not essential.
Why Work With Us?
- Egalitarian company structure which empowers employees and nurtures leaders.
- Potential International mobility opportunity (depending on vacancies).
- Be a critical contributor to a transformative project at the heart of our company's growth strategy.
- Professional and career development benefits and education investment.
- Birthday leave.
- Volunteering opportunities with the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation.
- Recognition program linked to health and lifestyle benefits.
- Opportunity to develop new skills and broaden your expertise through hands-on experience in a major transition.
- A company that truly values diversity.
How to Apply
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About tnasolutions
TNA Solutions is a global supplier of integrated food processing and packaging equipment, providing complete turnkey lines for food production including snacks, potato/french fries, and confectionery. The company invented the rotary, high-speed vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) bagging system (the tna robag) and supplies processing, seasoning, distribution/conveying and packaging systems to food manufacturers worldwide.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join tnasolutions.