Purchasing Assistant – Crestmead

About Big River Group

Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian company with more than 120 years of experience supplying timber, building materials and prefabricated construction solutions. We manufacture and distribute engineered timber and structural building products throughout Australia and New Zealand, supporting commercial, civil and residential construction projects nationwide.

Big River Group is seeking a motivated and organised Purchasing Assistant to join our Crestmead manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to establish or further develop a career in purchasing, procurement or supply chain within a stable national manufacturing business. Our Crestmead manufacturing facility specialises in decorative and functional panel products used across cabinetry, joinery and manufacturing industries.

About the Role

Working closely with our Purchasing, Production and Operations teams, you will play an important role in ensuring materials are ordered, tracked and available to support manufacturing requirements. Full training and development will be provided to the successful candidate. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will provide administrative and operational support across purchasing and procurement activities, helping ensure the timely supply of materials required to meet production demands.

This role offers hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment and provides a pathway into purchasing, inventory management and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and follow up outstanding orders.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing schedules and purchasing documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Support production and operations teams with purchasing requirements.
• Track incoming materials and update purchasing systems and records.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets and procurement documentation.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be organised, detail-oriented and eager to learn.

You will ideally possess:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Experience in administration, purchasing, inventory control or supply chain environments (desirable, but not essential).
• Experience using ERP or purchasing systems will be highly regarded; however, full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Stable full-time employment with a respected Australian manufacturing company.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to purchasing, procurement and supply chain functions.
• Career progression opportunities within a national organisation.
• Access to professional development and industry training.

How to Apply

If you are organised, motivated and looking to build a long-term career in purchasing and supply chain, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter via SEEK or Employment Hero.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Big River Group is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, capability and business needs.