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Administrator - Purchasing/Product Development - Soft Furnishings
By Chadwick Personnel
December 10, 2008

Do you have a knowledge of textiles & want a busy, hands on role? Join this great company with a trendy product line, in a job that you will LOVE!! 

 

PURCHASING ADMINISTRATOR

 

Our Client is a well established, busy soft furnishings wholesaler, dealing with Australia's most prominent retailers Nationally. An exciting opportunity has become available to join their fun, friendly product development team, located in East Chatswood.

In the position of Purchasing Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the Product Development/Buying Manager.  Duties will include:

  • Creating and updating purchase orders, price lists, costings and catalogues
  • Scheduling meetings with major Clients on the Product Development Manager's behalf
  • Liaising with overseas suppliers
  • Chasing product samples
  • Requesting freight prices from shipping department
  • Quality checking of fabrics/textiles
  • Collating itinerary for overseas trips, for the Product Development Manager
  • Providing general, all-round support to the Product Development Manager

In order to succeed in this position you must have excellent communication skills, be energetic, organised and have great attention to detail. Some previous experience within a textiles related industry such as fashion, soft furnishings or other related areas is required, as is strong computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.  

In addition, you will have a mature attitude, enjoy working in a challenging role and be a team player.   You must be keen to develop your skills and shouldn't be afraid of working in a busy, fast-paced working environment.  

This position is open to candidates with recent experience, as well as those who are returning to the workforce.  

In return, our client is offering a commencement salary of up to $47K + Super, as well as ongoing training and development and career progression opportunities.   This position is not located near a train station, but is accessible by bus from the Northern Beaches and North Shore. Therefore, a local person or those with their own transport would be preferred. There is plenty of parking available.  

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to join a market leader in a fantastic role!  

Reference No. 81211

 

For more information on this, or any of our other great positions, please call Julie on 9957-4599 and quote the above reference number. Alternatively email julie@chadwickpersonnel.com.au