Purchasing Officer

The Company

Our client is a nationally recognised organisation and a market leader in their field. With a team of thousands across Australia, they are known for investing heavily in their people, offering structured development, in-house training, and genuine career progression.

The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Officer plays a key role in purchasing, expediting, and supplier performance activities within a national procurement function. You will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of goods and services that support operations across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements and procurement policies
• Monitor and expedite overdue purchase orders to ensure critical operational and build requirements are met
• Coordinate supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs), including root cause investigations, corrective actions, and stakeholder communication
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on procurement processes, purchase orders, and supplier-related queries
• Maintain supplier and purchasing master data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems
• Use enterprise procurement systems such as SAP to manage transactions, supplier information, and reporting

About You

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or similar supply chain role
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and enterprise procurement systems such as SAP
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Able to work collaboratively within a team while also operating with a high degree of autonomy

To Apply

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Laila Hoy on 0413 778 084 or email [email protected].

ASR Recruitment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.