Purchasing Officer - Irrigation

Accepting a role with Sunfam means you will be joining a business backed by a team ready to support and grow your career in Agriculture. By being part of the Sunfam team means you are part of the Elders community and supported by over 185 years of Agriculture industry experience and technical experts. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business.

About the role

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer - Irrigation for Sunfam to join our team in Bundaberg on a Permanent, Full-Time basis.

As a Sunfam Purchasing Officer - Irrigation, you will be responsible for supplier discussions and negotiations to ensure best price and product is sourced, O/S purchases and negotiations, review industry and competitors to ensure point of difference, ensure supply continuity, and improve efficiency through best-practice procurement processes and system improvements. You will also be responsible for managing stock on hand, assist forecasting for projects, stocktakes and maximising Sunfam and Elders combined buying powers with our suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Use data-driven analysis to assess spend, benchmark costs, identify savings opportunities, and drive implementation.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure best-practice procurement.
• Engage and balance stakeholder needs across the business, ensuring customer focus and strong cross-level relationships.
• Maintain and improve the procurement pipeline, optimising team workload and reducing operational peaks.
• Identify and drive improvements across procurement and inventory management process through identifying efficiencies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timeframes are communicated to ensure projects are delivered on time

About you

• Friendly and outgoing personality, team player, open to learning and genuine interest in providing best solution for all stakeholders
• Negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in Agriculture and/or Irrigation industry or genuine interest in providing best solutions to Growers
• A basic understanding of inventory management and impacts across all stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) with intermediate excel capability and familiarity.
• Knowledge of domestic, commercial and agriculture irrigation, rural products an advantage however not necessary

About Sunfam

No better time to join Sunfam now with the excitement of a new purpose-built facility, new offices and location plus set to be complete end of 2026.

Sunfam has a long history within the Bundaberg and wider region supporting communities with water solutions for domestic, commercial and agricultural industries - we support local business, employee local staff and invest in the community we live in. Backed by one of Australia’s largest agribusiness - Elders, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for over 185years.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Sunfam and Elders.

If you are ready to grow or start your career with Sunfam, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information please visit our careers page or email careers@elders.com.au

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.