Gemma Thomason

Senior Purchasing Officer @ Allight

About

I have over 10 years experience in the supply chain industry within mining and food FMCG. A track record of leading and driving procurement process improvements and optimising supplier performance. FMCG experience, problem solving skills in a fast paced environment. Im extremely passionate and have the drive to achieve outstanding results.

Country

Australia

City

Connolly

Industry

Retail

Skill

Procurement, Reduced Costs, Manufacturing, Post-Sales Support, Resource Planning, Operational Efficiency, Business Center, Stakeholder Management, Easily Adaptable, Depot Repair, Supplier Quality, New Hire Training, Opening New Stores, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Supply Chain Analytics, Refurbishments, Accounts Payable (AP), Multi-task & Handle High-volume Workloads, Analytical Skills, Overdrafts

Experience

Senior Purchasing Officer

Allight

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Australia

Ensuring a smooth procurement process, managing supplier relationships and overseeing the supply chain function. Escalating risks and critical item delays to the production manager. Analysing demand and forecasting future material requirements.

State Supply Chain Specialist for WA

Coles Group

2022-3 - 2025-5 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Liaise with Store Managers regarding supply and operational issues. • Open new stores from start to finish, ensuring this is a smooth process and launches with fantastic availability. • Managing the projects of stores who are undergoing a refurbishment. • Visit stores who are under performing and not following processes. • Manage the transport delays of stock coming into WA and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure they are kept up to date with how the delay is progressing. • Look after all the stores in the State of Western Australia. I am the point of contact for all queries relating to the supply chain for stores in WA.