Purchasing Officer

This company is more than just a workplace; it's a place where you can contribute to making a real difference. They are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued and can achieve their full potential. They believe in nurturing the skills of their employees and providing them with the support they need to achieve their career goals. This is a company that truly values its people, recognising that it's the combined efforts of everyone that leads to success.

This role is based in Adelaide - CBD on full-time permanent basis . The successful candidate will be part of a strong management team, ensuring optimal procurement efficiency and value across the business. This role is not just about purchasing; it's about contributing to a team that's making a real difference.

What you'll do:

As a Purchasing Officer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the company's purchasing service provides optimal procurement efficiency. You'll oversee daily procure-to-pay transactions in accordance with the company's procurement policies. Your role will also involve replenishment tasks that support the warehouse and maintenance function’s objectives with vendor management, inventory management, and cataloguing activities associated with procuring goods and services at the right quantity, quality, time, and price.

• Maintain and support safety performance and zero tolerance to workplace incidents
• Review purchase requisition details and convert approved ones into purchase orders
• Investigate purchase price variance discrepancies and resolve
• Track international inbound shipments and provide custom clearance administration support
• Negotiate low value low risk purchase contracts aligned with Procurement business objectives
• Conduct product research and source new suppliers and vendors
• Update and maintain records of all orders, payments, and received stock

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Purchasing Officer role will bring extensive experience in purchasing or buying within the resource industry. You'll have solid knowledge of procure-to-pay systems and procedures along with experience in managing consumable spare parts. Your ability to uphold high work standards in relation to workplace health and safety will be crucial. Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills are essential for success in this role.

• Proven experience as a purchasing officer or buyer
• Experience in consumable spare parts management and rotable spares management
• Solid understanding of procure-to-pay systems and procedures
• Ability to uphold high work standards in relation to workplace health and safety, codes of conduct, policies and procedures
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Proficiency in using an ERP system, such as Pronto, SAP or Maximo will be advantageous.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Patrick Teixeira Dutra on 08 8216 3534 for a confidential discussion.