Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officer | National Project Support | Manufacturer providing equipment to the mining industry

Your new company

Join our dynamic Supply Chain team as a Purchasing Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in optimising purchasing activities to meet production delivery and cost targets. You will manage the entire lifecycle of project-related purchase orders, maintaining and updating data, and interpreting engineering and specification documents. Additionally, it includes managing suppliers to ensure they meet quality, delivery, and cost standard ensuring quality, delivery, and cost requirements are met, providing exceptional support to project and sales teams

Key responsibilities of your new role

  • Manage quotations and order placements to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
  • Select and liaise with suppliers to ensure optimal cost, delivery, and quality.
  • Oversee the purchase order lifecycle from placement to delivery.
  • Expedite orders and maintain accurate ship date information.
  • Provide outstanding customer service and troubleshooting support.
  • Enter and manage purchase order information in our ERP system.
  • Coordinate domestic and international orders with delivery partners.
  • Ensure purchase order confirmations adhere to engineering specifications.
  • Support project teams with high-priority tasks and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Strong customer focus and proactive approach to delivering business outcomes.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
  • Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • CIPS or APICS Certification highly desirable

What you'll get in return

You will be part of a team that values integrity, responsibility, diversity, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Staci Baird now on 0414896784. Do not hesitate in your application as our client wants this role filled NOW and will move with the successful candidate immediately.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
NSW - Newcastle
Specialism
Resources and Mining
Ref:
2929135

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Staci Baird, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Newcastle
Suite 301A, Level 3, 251 Wharf Road

Telephone: 0414896784

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