Careers at Village Roadshow

Purchasing Officer

About Us:

Village Entertainment is a leading Australian entertainment company, proudly Australian-owned and home to the iconic Village Cinemas. Our head-office is located in the vibrant South Yarra, where our passionate and creative team brings energy and innovation to everything we do. The people at Village Entertainment are what makes it an exciting, fun place to work, together we have one goal: create memorable moments for every guest, every time. 

Full-time | Melbourne

Are you an organised, detailed focused professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?   We’re looking for a Purchasing Officer who is passionate about delivering exceptional service,  enjoys being a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders and will assist in ensuring continuing in supply and resources across all Cinema locations.

About the Role

As our Purchasing Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations across the organisation.  You’ll support in the day-to-day purchasing and stock replenishment across all cinema locations, ensuring products are available where and when they’re needed. Working closely with the Planning & Inventory Manager, you’ll help maintain efficient stock flow, respond to changing demand, and contribute to a consistent and reliable supply across the business.

Your work will directly contribute to a positive employee experience and support our commitment to operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the primary contact for cinema teams on stock and supply matters.
• Foster and maintain strong, positive relationships with key vendors.
• Utilise internal systems  to generate purchase orders aligned with current demand and stock levels.
• Track inventory across all sites to minimise shortages and avoid excess stock.
• Verify delivery schedules and follow up on any delays or discrepancies.

What You’ll Bring

•Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.

•Experience in purchasing, supply chain, inventory management, or a similar role (preferred).

•Persuasive communication and organisational skills.

•Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

•Problem-solving capability and a proactive approach to resolving supply issues.

•Hands-on, practical, and detail oriented..

•Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across sites and supplier networks.

•Collaborative and supportive of continuous improvement.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now !

• Village Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer, applicants of all genders, identities and backgrounds will receive consideration. 

Village Entertainment proudly commits to responding to every applicant as a Circle Back Employer