Procurement Specialist

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

Procurement / Sourcing Specialist - Contract

Canberra, ACT| Contract | 6-7 Weeks + Likely Extension

About the Company

Our client is a well-established technical manufacturer based in Canberra's south, producing engineered, high-specification products for Australian and international customers. With a busy production schedule and a complex supply base, they are looking for an experienced buyer to support the Procurement team on site.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, operational contract role focussed on day-to-day buying. You'll manage RFQs through to purchase orders, keep suppliers on track and make sure the right parts arrive on time to support production.

The contract runs for 6-7 weeks from Monday 6 October, with a strong likelihood of extension. The role is fully onsite in south Canberra.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs, obtain and compare supplier quotes, and recommend the best option
• Raise and manage purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system
• Expedite open orders and manage supplier lead times to meet production schedules
• Work from engineering drawings and bills of materials (BOMs) to source the right parts
• Analyse pricing and flag cost or supply risks early
• Onboard new suppliers and keep supplier records accurate
• Liaise closely with Engineering, Production and Stores to resolve supply issues

About You

• 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 - Epicor highly regarded (SAP, Syspro, Pronto or similar also welcome)
• Organised, persistent and comfortable chasing suppliers in a busy environment
• Available to start on 6 October and work onsite in south Canberra
• Security clearance (Baseline or higher) is a bonus, not essential