Purchasing Administrator

About Us

The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich in South East Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 2,000 people. Cattle are sourced from the finest cattle producing regions to produce a diverse range of pasture fed and grain beef products, from commodity to premium. The renowned AMH brand, the award-winning Yardstick, the highly marbled grain fed Pure Prime and our state’s brand, Queenslander Beef and more are all produced at Dinmore.

About the Role

JBS Dinmore is currently recruiting a Purchasing Administrator to join our high performing Maintenance team. The purchasing administrator is primarily in charge of overseeing the Engineering's purchasing procedures. To gather and analyse purchase requests, and process purchase orders, resolving issues should there be any. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the entire procurement process from requisition to payment
• Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure high-quality and cost-effective procurement
• Maintain and update procurement records and vendor databases
• Coordinate with various departments to understand and fulfil their procurement needs
• Monitor market trends and supply chain factors to make informed purchasing decisions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements in all purchasing activities
• Resolve issues related to order discrepancies, shipping problems, and invoice discrepancies
• Prepare and analyse purchasing reports and metrics to identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Develop and implement purchasing policies and procedures to optimize efficiency
• Provide information for reporting to the Engineering management team.

About You

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools
• Solid understanding of market and industry trends
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of procurement principles and practices
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Team player with a collaborative approach

Why work for JBS?

• Discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Onsite canteen and parking

Interested? Apply now!