Procurement Coordinator in Melbourne

Stacked Farm is leading the way in automated indoor vertical farming - driven by innovation, efficiency and sustainability. With proprietary automation technology, we've reimagined how leafy greens are planted and harvested: faster, cleaner and greener than ever before. Recently named 2025 Sustainability Leader by The Australian Financial Review, winning both the Agriculture & Environment category and the title of Overall Innovation Winner, we're now bringing our proven model and premium-quality produce to the U.S. As we expand rapidly with new farms and advanced product lines, we're reshaping the AgTech landscape.

About the role:

This pivotal role coordinates the procurement of goods and services by managing supplier relationships, purchasing activities and compliance processes to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery that supports project and business objectives.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Procurement Operations
• Process and coordinate purchase orders for materials and services aligned with project needs.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating optimal pricing and terms.
• Track stock levels and forecast material requirements to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Generate reports on procurement activities and budget expenditures for project managers and stakeholders.
• Address procurement challenges, such as delivery delays or order discrepancies, ensuring minimal project disruption.
• Compliance
• Ensure all procurement activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and compliance checks.
• Prepare regular procurement reports.
• Work closely with project managers, finance and other teams to integrate procurement strategies with project goals.
• Creating and maintaining sound and trusting relationships with suppliers both national and international.

About You:

You'll be someone who:

• Has the ability to work effectively with cross functional teams, fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication to ensure clear and consistent engagement with suppliers and team members.
• Is proactive in addressing procurement challenges and resolving supplier issues.
• Is capable of managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and supporting team objectives.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is organised and focused.
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of assisting a project team in a construction, manufacturing or workshop environment.

What you will bring to the role:

• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Familiarity with procurement and inventory management systems.
• Understanding of basic contract terms and supplier agreements.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, solve problems and prioritise project demands.
• Strong analytical skills.
• 3+ years procurement experience.
• Proven skills in using Xero.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry would be considered a plus.

Why Join Stacked Farm?

• Monday to Friday - no weekend work.
• Great team environment.
• Australian Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship is required.

At Stacked Farm, we value people who can learn quickly, ask good questions, solve problems and get things done. We'll give you the context, support and expertise around you to learn the parts you don't already know.