# Purchasing Officer

> Virtual Staff 365 · Philippines (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-19

**Salary:** unknown currency 50,000–70,000

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

Our client is an Australian and New Zealand wholesale distributor specialising in homewares, kitchenware, gifting, specialty toys, and artificial plants.

They are now looking for a detail-oriented and proactive **Purchasing Officer** to support their procurement and logistics functions.

**Job Responsibilities:**

This role involves placing and tracking orders with overseas suppliers, coordinating international shipments, and ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.

-   Place purchase orders with international suppliers.
-   Coordinate sea and air freight shipments to meet timelines.
-   Liaise with freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure smooth logistics.
-   Work with internal teams to meet product labelling and shipping requirements.
-   Verify and track sales confirmations and shipping documentation.
-   Monitor shipment progress and communicate any delays.
-   Assist with scheduling payments and preparing costings.
-   Support with goods receipting and internal coordination.

## Requirements

-   Prior experience in a purchasing, procurement, or supply chain support role.
-   Strong communication and negotiation skills.
-   Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
-   Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
-   Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).
-   ERP experience is a plus (AX2009 preferred).
-   Strong written and verbal English; Mandarin is a bonus but not required.

## Benefits

-   Permanent work-from-home set-up
-   Dayshift (Australian business hours)
-   Full-time job
-   HMO
-   Annual leave
-   Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata)

## Apply

[Apply at Virtual Staff 365](https://apply.workable.com/virtual-staff-365/j/06074C92AC/apply)

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