Jamieson is looking for an experienced Group Procurement Officer to help drive purchasing efficiencies, strengthen supplier relationships and support the continued growth of our business. We are an Australian-owned manufacturer and supplier of specialised road transport equipment, supporting customers across the transport, mining, quarrying and construction industries. With operations across Australia, we rely on an effective supply chain to support our manufacturing, workshop and operational requirements.
We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive procurement professional to oversee and coordinate purchasing activities across the group. Based in our Parafield Gardens, this role will work closely with departments and management across our business to ensure purchasing decisions deliver value, quality and reliability.
About the role
As Group Procurement Officer, you'll play an important role in managing supplier relationships, coordinating purchasing activities and identifying opportunities to improve procurement performance across Jamieson. You'll work with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements, source goods and services, negotiate competitive pricing and ensure suppliers meet the needs of the business. This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of procurement activities, improve processes and have a direct impact on the company's operating costs and overall efficiency.
What you’ll be doing
Group Procurement and Purchasing
Coordinate purchasing activities across Jamieson's various business locations and departments.
Manage the procurement of materials, components, equipment and business services.
Source new suppliers and assess existing suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and reliability.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery arrangements and supply agreements.
Address supply issues and work with suppliers to implement effective solutions.
Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities to minimise supply risks.
Cost Management and Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs and improve overall value.
Review purchasing trends and expenditure to identify potential savings.
Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve purchasing efficiencies.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is commercially astute, organised and confident managing supplier relationships and purchasing activities across a business. The right candidate will have:
Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management.
Experience managing suppliers and negotiating pricing and commercial terms.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Experience managing purchasing activities across multiple departments or locations.
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Experience with ERP systems and purchasing software (SAP preferred).
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, transport, heavy vehicle, mining or industrial environments will be highly regarded.
What we offer
You’ll be joining a successful and growing family‑owned business with a strong reputation in the Australian transport industry. We offer:
An attractive remuneration package.
The opportunity to influence procurement across an established national business.
A varied role with genuine responsibility and ownership.
If you’re an experience procurement professional who enjoys negotiating, building supplier relationships and finding smarter ways to purchase, we’d like to hear from you. This is an opportunity to take ownership of group procurement activities and make a genuine contribution to the commercial performance of a growing Australian business.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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