Australia, Perth Cbd
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 3 years
Closing: March 01, 2025

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Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join a global mining company on a 6-month Perth CBD based contract. This role is key in ensuring the efficient procurement and expediting of goods and services to support operations. Working Monday to Friday in a dynamic team environment, you'll engage with suppliers, manage cost-effective purchasing, and contribute to supply chain efficiency, with potential for extension based on operational needs.

What are you going to do 

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, this role is responsible for managing the procurement process for the Customer Group, including the purchase and expediting of goods and services essential to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procure and expedite materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with established purchasing policies, optimising cost, delivery, and terms
  • Identify reliable and cost-effective suppliers, issue requests for quotations (RFQs), and leverage supplier capabilities
  • Assist in analysing commercial benefit initiatives related to capital projects, maintenance programs, and operational expenditures
  • Ensure all materials and services are ordered and received as per specifications
  • Verify accurate costing of materials to maintain financial control
  • Consistently meet customer requirements by delivering effective purchasing services and solutions

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a commercial purchasing or procurement role, within the mining and resources sector
  • In-depth knowledge of materials and inventory management, as well as services procurement, including understanding of commercial and legal terms
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a procurement team
  • Strong expertise in purchase-to-pay processes and logistics, coupled with experience in sourcing both goods and services
  • SAP experience and ability to manage procurement software effectively
  • Highly adaptable with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks involving financial and operational risk
  • Full Australian Working Rights
  • Ability to produce a national police clearance within six months and attend a pre-employment medical

Benefits:

  • Supportive workplace culture that values your growth and success
  • Monday to Friday, Perth-based role - Be home every night and enjoy your weekend off
  • Stable and predictable work schedule
  • Personalised guidance throughout the recruitment process
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Novated leasing options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Corporate discounts

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact e.corica@brunel.net

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Ellyssiah Corica

+61 8 9429 5639