Offshore Material Coordinator

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Materials Coordinator for offshore projects in Australia. The role involves planning, managing inventory, and supervising the materials team for successful project execution. Candidates must have over 10 years of materials management experience and a BOSIET certification. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in materials management, with offshore experience.
• Experience in leading offshore teams and managing inventories.
• Proven track record in effectively communicating in verbal and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare all materials for offshore project work.
• Manage offshore inventory to ensure availability.
• Supervise offshore materials team for efficient project delivery.

Skills

BOSIET certification

Materials management

HSE practices

Leadership

Communication

Tools

SPMat

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Materials Coordinator – Offshore Projects

Location: Offshore, with office support in Darwin & Perth, Australia

Job Type: Contract / Project-based

Purpose of Role:

• Plan and prepare all materials, equipment, spares, tools, and consumables required for offshore project work.

• Manage offshore inventory and ensure materials are available to support project execution.

• Supervise the offshore materials team to deliver project scopes efficiently.

• Develop and implement materials management procedures to support offshore operations.

Reporting Lines:

• Corporate: Reports to Construction & Commissioning Manager (performance and development)

• Project: Reports to Project Superintendent (day-to-day supervision)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pre-start and toolbox meetings.

• Ensure work is planned and prepared according to schedule.

• Maintain accurate location records for all materials stored offshore.

• Prepare and maintain inventory of tools and special equipment.

• Oversee storage and allocation of all materials, spares, and consumables.

• Develop a materials laydown plan in line with deck space management requirements.

• Prepare manifests for materials and equipment returning to shore.

• Coordinate material call-offs from onshore supply bases.

• Act as primary point of contact for offshore material requests from execution teams and onshore.

• Ensure all materials management records are up to date.

• Prepare daily and weekly materials management reports.

• Interface with procurement, engineering, and deck crews to expedite deliveries.

• Monitor materials KPIs and assist planners/engineers with schedule updates related to materials.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• BOSIET certification (essential for offshore work).

• Proven experience in materials management for offshore projects, including Brownfield and Greenfield campaigns.

• Familiarity with warehouse and transport management systems (SPMat, SAP) and Microsoft Office.

• Strong knowledge of hazardous material handling (DGs), SDS review, and basic HSE practices.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 10 years in materials management, including offshore project experience.

• Experience leading offshore teams and managing large inventories.

• Strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills.

• Clear verbal and written communication, with leadership and teamwork capabilities.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and delivery-focused.

Additional Information:

• Travel may be required to onshore/offshore sites, client, subcontractor, vendor, and consultant offices.

• Additional training and extended hours may be required to meet project demands.