Parts and Vendor Coordinator

DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

DDH1 Drilling Pty Ltd is seeking a Parts & Vendor Coordinator for its Perth-based Maintenance team. The role focuses on parts sourcing, supplier management and external repairs across a national footprint.

The successful candidate will interpret parts manuals and drawings, source parts, manage quotations and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime and optimise supplier performance. Strong organisation, ERP experience and a current Australian licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated parts interpretation experience in mining, drilling or heavy equipment.
• Commercial awareness across quotations, pricing and supplier performance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation and follow-up capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously within a national team.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Interpret parts requirements using OEM systems, manuals and drawings.
• Source parts, obtain quotes, place orders and track delivery.
• Identify OEM and aftermarket parts alternatives where suitable.
• Maintain critical spares lists and standard parts requirements.
• Coordinate external repairs from quotation through to return‑to‑service.
• Monitor supplier pricing, lead times and repair turnaround.
• Maintain parts, vendor and repair information for reporting.
• Contribute to national maintenance process standardisation.

Skills

Parts interpretation

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Excellent organisation

Autonomous working

Stakeholder management

Drivers licence

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Inventory management

MS Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

Join DDH1 Drilling

DDH1 Drilling is a leading Australian mineral exploration drilling contractor and part of the Perenti Group. With a national fleet and operations across Australia, our Maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping our rigs, equipment and support fleet operating safely and efficiently.

We're looking for an experienced Parts & Vendor Coordinator to join our Perth-based Maintenance team and provide national support across parts sourcing, supplier management and external repairs.

About the Role

Reporting to the National Maintenance Manager, you'll be the central link between Maintenance, Operations, Stores, Procurement, OEMs and repair vendors.

This is a hands‑on coordination role where your mechanical knowledge, parts interpretation skills and commercial awareness will directly contribute to parts availability, reduced downtime, repair turnaround and supplier performance.

You’ll work across our drilling rigs, heavy equipment, light vehicles, trucks and supporting fleet, helping standardise parts and vendor processes nationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret parts requirements using OEM systems, manuals, drawings, serial numbers and equipment information.
• Source parts, obtain quotations, place orders and follow up suppliers through to delivery.
• Identify suitable OEM and aftermarket alternatives where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain critical spares lists, field maintenance kits and standard parts requirements.
• Coordinate external component and equipment repairs from quotation and approval through to return‑to‑service.
• Maintain visibility of outstanding parts, repairs, vendor commitments, completion dates and risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, parts suppliers and repair vendors.
• Monitor supplier pricing, lead times, quality and turnaround performance.
• Support preferred supplier and vendor rationalisation initiatives.
• Ensure quotations, approvals, scope and supporting documentation are complete before purchasing commitments are made.
• Review high‑value parts and repair quotations for competitiveness and repair‑versus‑replace opportunities.
• Work with Stores and Maintenance to improve inventory accuracy, stock levels and obsolete stock management.
• Maintain accurate parts, vendor and repair information for maintenance reporting and dashboards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and national standardisation initiatives across the Maintenance function.

About You

You’ll be an organised and proactive coordinator who understands parts, equipment and the realities of keeping a maintenance fleet moving.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated parts interpretation experience, preferably within mining, drilling, heavy equipment, mobile plant or a related industry.
• Experience working with OEMs, parts suppliers, repair vendors and service providers.
• Sound mechanical knowledge and the ability to interpret parts manuals, drawings and technical equipment information.
• Commercial awareness across quotations, pricing, freight, repair costs, lead times and supplier performance.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with ERP, purchasing, inventory or maintenance systems.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and follow‑up skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A solutions‑focused approach with an understanding of cost, downtime and turnaround.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a national Maintenance team.
• A current Australian Drivers Licence.

Why Join DDH1?

At DDH1, you’ll be joining a national Maintenance team where your work has a direct impact on fleet availability and operational performance.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of drilling rigs and equipment, build strong relationships with suppliers and OEMs, and contribute to the development of consistent national maintenance processes.

If you have a strong understanding of parts and heavy equipment, enjoy coordinating suppliers and repairs, and want to play a key role in a national maintenance function, we’d like to hear from you.