At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end purchasing of mining parts and services across multiple sites.
- Company: Join a growing team in the mining industry with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, 7/7 roster, and a fixed-term contract.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring timely delivery of critical parts and services.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in purchasing, preferably in mining or heavy equipment.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Purchasing Officer with a background in mining or heavy industry? Our team is growing and we're looking for a proactive and detail-driven professional to manage end-to-end purchasing of mining parts, services, and consumables across multiple mine sites throughout Australia. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your ability to source efficiently, expedite effectively, and keep operations moving will directly support site performance.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the full procure-to-pay process, ensuring critical parts and services are sourced, ordered, and delivered to site on time. Working closely with vendors, freight providers, and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in maintaining operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Source parts and services in line with company policy and preferred suppliers
- Generate purchase orders and manage follow-ups
- Proactively manage vendor purchase orders, including back orders and overdue items
- Expedite parts to ensure on-time delivery to site
- Book couriers and freight providers to meet delivery deadlines
- Perform regular expediting and dispatch follow-ups
- Coordinate and resolve invoice queries with internal teams
About You
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in a purchasing role
- Experience purchasing mining, mechanical, or heavy equipment parts (highly regarded)
- Experience using large ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, JDE)
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
Why Join Us?
- Attractive Salary working a 7/7 roster based in our Brisbane office
- 12 month fixed term contract
- Be part of a growing and highly collaborative team
If you're organised, proactive, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Purchasing Officer employer: Emeco
Emeco is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and employee well-being. With competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive camp facilities, including meals and accommodation, our Heavy Diesel Technicians enjoy a balanced 2:2 FIFO roster that promotes both professional growth and personal time. Join us at Olympic Dam, where your skills will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge CAT equipment in a supportive team environment.
