Senior Procurement Officer

About us

Gastech is an Australian manufacturer and leading distributor of world-class gas and flame detection systems, offering sales, service, and hire solutions. With a focus on safety and innovation, we provide cutting-edge products to industries across Australia and beyond.

About the role

Day-to-day oversight and handling of all purchasing operations: vendor sourcing, purchase orders, inventory control and supplier relationships — backfilling the Procurement & Production Manager's procurement time and providing informed cover for the function.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process including sourcing, procurement, and delivery of goods and services
• Source finished goods and raw materials from both local and international suppliers through effective communication and price analysis, coordinating with third-party freight forwarders and customs brokers as required
• Research, evaluate, and onboard potential vendors to establish a reliable and secure supplier network
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and manage ongoing vendor relationships
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve best value for Gastech
• Create, process, and track purchase orders in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery; convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders
• Maintain inventory control and reporting on status (cycle counts, stocktakes) maximising NetSuite utilisation — including demand forecasting, safety stock and reorder point management
• Review quality of purchased products and ensure suppliers meet Gastech's ethical, quality, and compliance standards; work closely with suppliers to maintain a consistent level of quality, minimise return rates, and establish clear expectations
• Identify and recommend cost saving opportunities across all procurement activities; contribute to procurement process improvement and spend analysis
• Maintain knowledge of procurement techniques, contract administration, suppliers, and customs and duties, including landed-cost and currency awareness on international purchases

About you

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a purchasing or procurement role
• Strong negotiation abilities and commercial acumen
• Demonstrated experience in supplier sourcing and management
• Sound understanding of procurement and supply chain principles and business financials
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills
• Analytical and numerical skills
• Communication and stakeholder management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer literate, proficient in MS Office products
• A relevant tertiary qualification (business, supply chain or commerce) OR equivalent demonstrated procurement experience

Benefits

✅ Hands-on training from experienced technicians.
✅ Steady, full-time hours (5 days / 37.5 hours per week).
✅ A supportive and inclusive workplace that values your growth.
✅ Access to wellness and employee assistance programs.
✅ Opportunities for development and career progression in a growing company.

Our Commitment
At Gastech, we foster a supportive and inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Gastech is an ISO 9001 QA company, and employees are required to operate under this system.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No recruitment companies please.