Onsite Contract Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing

Sigma Search Supply Chain; Canberra; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Search Supply Chain in Canberra is seeking a Procurement / Sourcing Specialist for a short on-site contract. The role focuses on day-to-day buying, managing RFQs through to purchase orders, and ensuring parts arrive on time to support production.

You'll work from BOMs, coordinate with Engineering, Production and Stores, and proactively expedite open orders while monitoring supplier lead times. The contract runs for 6-7 weeks from early October, with extension likely.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Officer or Procurement Specialist.
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, defence, aerospace or technical products.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong ERP/MRP skills; familiarity with Epicor preferred.
• Onsite availability in south Canberra with security clearance bonus.

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, compare quotes, and select the best option.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in ERP/MRP.
• Expedite orders and manage supplier lead times for production.
• Source parts from drawings and BOMs.
• Analyze pricing and flag supply risks early.
• Onboard new suppliers and maintain supplier records.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Stores to resolve issues.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Reading engineering drawings

BOM understanding

Supplier management

Manufacturing/technical background

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP

Syspro

Pronto

Job description

Sigma Search Supply Chain in Canberra is seeking a Procurement / Sourcing Specialist for a short on-site contract. The role focuses on day-to-day buying, managing RFQs through to purchase orders, and ensuring parts arrive on time to support production.

You'll work from BOMs, coordinate with Engineering, Production and Stores, and proactively expedite open orders while monitoring supplier lead times. The contract runs for 6-7 weeks from early October, with extension likely.