Junior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Be Part of Our Next Chapter  

For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started!

We’re a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalized and engaging customer experiences powered by our range of digital hardware, our proprietary content management system and our industry leading signage solutions. (For example: If you’ve ordered in-store or in the drive-thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world in the last few years, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions.) We work in over 50 global markets and have 9 offices around the world, with a global headquarters proudly located in our founding home of Sydney, Australia.

Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving .  Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences.

Key member of the NAM Supply Chain team, the Junior Buyer is responsible for maximizing business efficiency through the effective management of stock ordering, inventory levels, and plan to pay processes. The key objective of this position is to perform a critical role in verification of stock orders, sourcing stock availability, placing orders, receipting orders, coordinating inbound transportation, as well as assisting throughout the reverse logistics process. This role has a heavy focus on inbound operations across NAM warehouses, ensuring inventory is received on time and working closely with the Inventory Coordinator to ensure inventory accuracy. 

•P urchase Order Execution: Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders in line with planning requirements, ensuring timely and accurate order processing.

• Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, track deliveries, and provide regular updates on ETAs and stock availability to internal stakeholders.

• Inbound Logistics Support: Coordinate inbound shipments with suppliers, logistics partners, and Global Shared Services to ensure timely receipt of goods into warehouses.

• Inventory & Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate system data (order status, delivery dates, inventory updates) and support inventory integrity through routine checks and issue identification.

• Operational Support & Issue Escalation : Identify and escalate supplier or delivery issues (e.g., delays, quality concerns) to Supply Planner, Sourcing, or Quality teams for resolution.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support Supply Planning, Logistics, and Deployment teams in day-to-day operations, including facilitating returns from the field and contributing to process improvements and S&OP activities.

•1-2 years’ experience in a similar or supply chain role, with exposure to planning or inventory management preferred

•Understanding of supply chain procedures 

•Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems are preferred

•Strong Excel skills

•General Microsoft Suite capabilities

•Ability to manage key relationship with internal and external stakeholders

•Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills

•Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload

•Effective communication and negotiation skills

•Excellent facilitation and issue resolution skills

•Strong focus on execution

•Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines

•Strong communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels

Full Salary Range: $66,000/year (minimum), $70,500/year (midpoint), $75,000/year (maximum).

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market data. Well-qualified candidates can generally expect offers around the midpoint. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications but have more limited directly relevant experience for this specific role are typically placed nearer the minimum, while highly experienced candidates with strong role alignment may be placed closer to the maximum.

About Coates

We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are led by a forward-thinking CEO who has demonstrated a true passion for people and making Coates a place where people genuinely enjoy working. Our growth plans enable a focus on providing rapid career advancement opportunities for our talent.

Together, we are creators, allowing us to make our purpose a reality – to create immersive brand experiences for everyone.

Join a Crew that Cares

Be part of a global team of talented, ambitious, creative people that value integrity, individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality + Empowerment Initiatives).

The benefits include an annual market competitive bonus program and our “Thrive Program” which includes a suite of flexible work options because we’re strong believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also provides dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions), a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge as well as a “Give Back Day” to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Be inspired To Be More

We skip the red tape and aim to always stay nimble. We’re proud of where we’ve been and are energized by where we’re going. We encourage ideas and perspectives because we know the more we have, the better we are. We work hard but have fun along the way. We push the boundaries but keep it real and authentic. We believe in the values that got us here are the ones that will continue to lead us forward. We are excited by what we’ve accomplished, but know the best is yet to come.

Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

Fraud Alert: Employment Scam Advisory

It has come to our attention that unauthorised individuals are impersonating our company and reaching out to job seekers through fraudulent emails, falsely claiming to represent Coates. These emails often request personal information and appear to come from domains that are not affiliated with our organisation, such as  coatesgroupcareer.com .

We take this matter very seriously. Coates has reported these incidents to law enforcement and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. We are committed to protecting the integrity of our recruitment process and the privacy of our applicants.

Please be advised of the following:

- Coates does not operate or communicate through any domain resembling "@coatesgroupcareer.com "

- We   do not contact employment candidates via email to solicit personal or financial information

- All applications for employment must be submitted through our official website or directly through our LinkedIn profile: Coates Group

- All emails from us will come from our official domain, which is [at]coatesgroup[dot]com or via our Applicant - Tracking System (ATS) email address, which is no-reply[at] hire.lever [dot]co  

If you receive any suspicious communications purporting to be from Coates, we urge you not to respond, do not click any links, and do not provide any personal information. Your safety and trust are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your vigilance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.