Purchasing Officer

Job Description

The Purchasing Officer manages the hotel’s purchasing activities, including sourcing goods, obtaining quotations, negotiating with suppliers, placing orders, checking deliveries, maintaining purchasing records and supporting cost control. The role typically requires procurement or hospitality experience, strong organisation, attention to detail, sound numeracy and confidence using purchasing, inventory and Microsoft Office systems. Candidates are expected to communicate effectively with suppliers and hotel departments, follow company purchasing policies, maintain accurate documentation, identify value-for-money opportunities and ensure products meet quality and operational requirements. Knowledge of food, beverage, housekeeping and hotel supplies is advantageous. A professional, reliable and service-focused approach is important in this fast-paced airport hotel environment.

Company Info

Pullman Sydney Airport is an upscale hotel located near Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, offering accommodation, dining, meeting facilities and business-focused services for corporate travellers, airline guests and leisure visitors. It operates under the Pullman brand, part of Accor, a major international hospitality group with hotels, resorts and lifestyle properties across more than 100 countries. Pullman hotels are positioned around contemporary design, business travel and productive, well-connected guest experiences. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop through Accor’s training, mobility and internal career programs. As part of hotel operations, the purchasing team supports departments such as food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering and administration by ensuring supplies are available, compliant and competitively sourced. The property’s airport location creates a busy, international workplace with varied operational demands.

Destination Guide

Australia offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, healthcare, construction, technology, agriculture and professional services. Sydney has strong employment prospects but high rent and living costs, while Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional areas may offer different lifestyles and opportunities. Australian workplace culture is generally informal, practical, multicultural and respectful of work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from beaches and outdoor activities to vibrant arts, dining and sports, although distances between cities are substantial. Overseas workers need a visa with appropriate work rights. Common options include Working Holiday visas for eligible young adults, student visas with work limits, employer-sponsored Skills in Demand visas and permanent skilled or employer-sponsored pathways. Check eligibility, occupation lists, health, character and sponsorship requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating to Sydney requires planning for accommodation, transport, tax, superannuation, healthcare and initial living expenses.