Coordinator, Purchasing and Stores

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Lease options available for私te

Free onsite parking

Access to Fitness Passport

Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly Re-

Free confidential Employee Assistance

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator, Purchasing and Stores to lead purchasing, stores and inventory operations within the Procurement and Contract Management team.

You will oversee day-to-day procurement activities, supplier management and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with council policies and delegated authority across procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory, stores, warehousing or logistics operations.
• Current Class C Driver Licence and High Risk Work Licence (LF – Forklift).
• NSW Construction Induction (White Card) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Purchasing and Stores team with work allocation, training and performance management.
• Oversee purchasing, stores and inventory operations including stock control and stocktakes.
• Manage corporate supply contracts and preferred supplier arrangements.
• Conduct sourcing, RFQs and tenders within delegated authority.
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities including requisitions and purchase orders.
• Manage supplier onboarding and vendor data and ensure compliance.
• Provide specialist procurement advice and training to staff.
• Monitor compliance with policies, delegations and records.
• Prepare reports on purchasing activity, inventory performance and supplier management.
• Identify continuous improvement in procurement, stores and inventory processes.
• Assist internal and external audit activities.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Supplier management

Staff supervision

P2P processes

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related discipline

Job description

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the Role

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Coordinator, Purchasing and Stores to lead our purchasing, stores and inventory operations within the Procurement and Contract Management team.

Reporting to the Manager Procurement and Contracts, you will oversee day-to-day purchasing and inventory management, supplier administration and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) support services, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with Council policies, procedures and procurement requirements.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and supervise the Purchasing and Stores team, including work allocation, training, coaching and performance management.
• Oversee purchasing, stores and inventory operations, including stock control, replenishment, receipting, issuing and stocktakes.
• Manage selected corporate supply contracts and preferred supplier arrangements, monitoring supplier performance and compliance.
• Undertake operational procurement activities, including sourcing, requests for quotations and tenders, supplier engagement and recommendations for award within delegated authority.
• Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) support services, including requisitioning, purchase orders, receipting and transactional purchasing support.
• Manage supplier onboarding and vendor master data, ensuring accurate records and compliance with Council and fraud prevention requirements.
• Provide specialist advice, support and training to Council staff on procurement procedures, inventory management, systems and operational requirements.
• Monitor compliance with Council policies, procedures, delegations, contractual arrangements and recordkeeping obligations.
• Prepare and analyse operational reports on purchasing activity, inventory performance, supplier management, expenditure and compliance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, purchasing, stores and inventory management.
• Assist with internal and external audit activities.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Current Class C Driver Licence.
• Current High Risk Work Licence (LF – Forklift Truck).
• NSW Construction Induction (White Card) is desirable.
• Minimum 5 year’s experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory, stores, warehousing or logistics operations.
• Experience supervising staff in an operational environment.
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Up to $100 Health & Fitness yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive team environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

Like to know more? Please contact Daniel Andrews on 0459 410 ***

Closes: 11:30pm, 4 November 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer