About blueAPACHE

blueAPACHE is an Australian owned award-winning Managed Service Provider, recognised for the 5th year running, as Mid-Market Partner of the Year at the ARN Innovation Awards. We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a vibrant culture, clear vision, and strong leadership. When joining blueAPACHE, you are joining an organisation that is driven by our core values of employee and customer experience.

What You'll Do

This newly created role presents an amazing opportunity to build upon your solid knowledge of employment law and HR advisory support, with this position working end to end across the employment lifecycle. Responsibilities will be varied, and will include:

• Maintain and enhance our onboarding toolset to ensure high quality onboarding 
• Support the business with timely, accurate and practical reporting on all elements of the employee lifecycle built on reliable HRIS data including monthly reporting to the Executive
• Develops and enforces HR policies aligned with legal requirements and organisational strategy.
• Ensure all people policies and procedures are continually reviewed and aligned to bA Values and compliant with relevant legislation
• Develop collaborative partnerships with all leaders that are built on open communication and transparency
• Establishes the process for conducting annual or quarterly performance reviews, including timelines, guidelines, and tools (such as evaluation forms, software, and review cycles). This process ensures that all employees are evaluated consistently and fairly.
• Promotes a continuous feedback culture, where performance is not only reviewed at the end of the year but on an ongoing basis. This allows for real-time adjustments, support, and development.
• Manages risk associated with employee relations, ensuring proper handling of grievances and disputes.
• Actively participate in the ongoing innovation of HR processes and activities to continuously improve service delivery and value add to the business
• Manages promotion and succession planning processes based on merit and performance data.

What You'll Need to be Successful

To excel in this role, you will demonstrate previous experience working in a HR role, being exceptionally skilled at managing employee life-cycle activities and processes with a high-level of accuracy and be comfortable at interpreting policies, procedures and to provide sound advice to employees and People Leaders. You will be customer centric by nature, highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity.  Ideally, we are seeking:

• Previous experience (5+ years as a guide) in an HR position
• Demonstrated knowledge of Australian employment legislation and practices
• High level attention to detail
• Drive and ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced, fluid environment
• Ability to liaise and communicate confidently with employees across the business
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism with sensitive information
• Work well within a team environment, but also capable of working independently to progress workloads and priorities
• Any prior experience working within an IT organisation would be an advantage but not mandatory

What’s in it for you?

blueAPACHE continues to grow and we recognise our people are our most significant differentiator.

• blueAPACHE offers an environment to make a real difference, develop careers within a supportive and rewarding environment.
• Take advantage of our Employee Benefits platform – novating leasing, discount shopping & insurances!
• Ongoing training and development including paid certifications.
• Employee referral programs - once you are in and you are loving it - you can refer a friend and get paid for it!

Please note, all offers of employment at blueAPACHE are subject to Police Clearance Checks.

Hungry for a rewarding career? Join Marley Spoon and help us revolutionise the way people shop, cook and eat, across our three exceptional brands: Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, and Chefgood. Recognised by the AFR as one of the Best Places To Work in Manufacturing & Consumer Goods, we offer flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive work environment. Make a difference and apply for our full-time Purchasing Officer role today.

As Purchasing Officer you'll be overseeing purchasing activities, ensuring seamless execution and optimal performance. In close collaboration with our Sourcing team, you'll support roadmap delivery and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives at our Chefgood facility, located in Keysborough (VIC, 3173).

Your role:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of ingredients and packaging materials.
• Monitor inventory levels, avoiding stock issues, and ensure materials meet food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply with production schedules and new product launches.
• Manage supplier performance reviews, pricing trends, and cost-saving initiatives to meet budget objectives.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and provide regular reports for team reviews.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, preferably within the food industry, with a focus on Ready to Heat or similar meal categories.

• Knowledge of or experience in sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management and supplier continuous improvement programs.
• Clear and compelling written and verbal communication.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments.
• Strong analytical skills for managing budgets and assessing supplier performance.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

• Enjoy discounted Marley Spoon boxes, conveniently delivered to your doorstep.
• Access an extra 6 days of Annual Leave per year.
• Get formal training and development with 5 paid training days each year.
• Experience autonomy in every role - act in an environment where we get things done without having formal hurdles. 
• Immerse yourself in a workplace characterised by flat hierarchies and great team spirit.
• Thrive in an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace where over 50 nationalities come together.
• Enjoy a test kitchen in the office, where you get to sample our latest recipes.
• Unlock the opportunity to learn and explore across different functions and departments, nurturing your continuous growth and development.
• Get 24/7 support for your health and well-being through Sonder, ensuring you're at your best both in and out of the office.
• Take advantage of our generous Parental Leave scheme, which includes $7.5k childcare pay for eligible employees.

Our mantra is that growth is a shared journey #WhenYouGrowWeGrow. Our aim is to provide a supportive environment where everyone can flourish and achieve their full potential. 

If you're intrigued by what you've read and eager to learn more, take a look inside our company culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSI4cTKabls.

Join a team that celebrates diversity, inclusion and flexibility. At Marley Spoon, we welcome all and strongly believe that different perspectives and backgrounds nourish our growth. With well-being as a key ingredient in our recipe for success, our commitment to supporting our team members is rooted in the belief that a healthier, happier workforce benefits us all.