Procurement Officer: Fast-Paced Ops, SAP & Stakeholder Focus

ASR Recruitment; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Officer to support national procurement functions, focusing on timely orders and strong supplier relationships. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and act across purchasing, expediting, and supplier performance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires experience in purchasing or procurement, with solid communication and data management skills. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential, and the position offers a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or similar supply chain role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and manage purchase orders in line with policies.
• Monitor and expedite overdue purchase orders to meet requirements.
• Coordinate supplier non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes and supplier queries.
• Maintain supplier and purchasing master data across systems.
• Use SAP to manage transactions, supplier information, and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

ASR Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Officer to support national procurement functions, focusing on timely orders and strong supplier relationships. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and act across purchasing, expediting, and supplier performance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires experience in purchasing or procurement, with solid communication and data management skills. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential, and the position offers a dynamic, fast-paced