Procurement Supply Chain Officer

TK Elevator; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time models

International teams

Individual training courses

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

TK Elevator Australia is seeking a permanent, full-time Procurement Specialist to support the National Procurement Manager. The role involves SAP purchase requisitions, supplier negotiations, and coordinating freight with branches and overseas factories, while contributing to continuous improvement and value delivery.

You will collaborate with Operations, Projects and Finance to drive process improvements, reconcile POs and invoices, and maintain master data.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Procurement experience, purchasing or supply chain operations.
• SAP experience, preferably in purchasing and inventory management.
• Supplier negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Understanding of purchase orders, quotations, freight and delivery coordination.
• Strong data accuracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control, goods receipt and invoice reconciliation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance and procedures.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain, logistics or business (desirable).
• Experience with process automation, reporting tools or EDI systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations: Manage SAP purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approvals and records.
• Supplier Management: Obtain quotations, compare commercial terms, maintain supplier relationships and vendor data.
• Logistics & Deliveries: Track shipments, expedite urgent orders and coordinate freight.
• Inventory & Warehouse: Support replenishment, stocktakes, inventory reporting and warehouse coordination.
• SAP & Data Management: Maintain master data, run reports and support system improvements.
• Finance & Compliance: Reconcile POs, goods receipts and invoices; ensure policy compliance and audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with branches, Operations, Projects, Finance, warehouses, suppliers and overseas factories.
• Process Improvement: Develop procedures, automate workflows and improve procurement processes.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support procurement policy development, stocktake coordination, user access reviews, spend analysis and digitalisation initiatives.

Skills

SAP experience

Supplier negotiation

Data accuracy

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Inventory understanding

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Procurement/Logistics qualification

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Established in 1996 following the acquisition of City Elevator, TK Elevator Australia, building on the over 200 years of global engineering excellence of our German founding companies Thyssen and Krupp, install, maintain and modernize elevators and escalators in Australia. Wehave a strong presence in various segments, such as office, education and healthcare sectors, and are committed to making cities the best places to live by being safety and environmentally focused while fostering a strong safety culture.

This is a permanent, full-time position reporting directly to the National Procurement Manager. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the manager and team to support procurement activities, drive initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement. We are seeking a proactive, committed team player who applies their skills, knowledge, and ideas to achieve strong performance and business outcomes.

The responsibilities of the successful applicant will include but not be limited to:

Procurement Operations: Manage SAP purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approvals and records.

Supplier Management: Obtain quotations, compare commercial terms, maintain supplier relationships and vendor data.

Logistics & Deliveries: Track shipments, expedite urgent orders and coordinate freight.

Inventory & Warehouse: Support replenishment, stocktakes, inventory reporting and warehouse coordination.

SAP & Data Management: Maintain master data, run reports and support system improvements.

Finance & Compliance: Reconcile POs, goods receipts and invoices; ensure policy compliance and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with branches, Operations, Projects, Finance, warehouses, suppliers and overseas factories.

Process Improvement: Develop procedures, automate workflows and improve procurement processes.

Additional Responsibilities: Support procurement policy development, stocktake coordination, user access reviews, spend analysis and digitalisation initiatives.

The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills and attributes:

Minimum 3-5 years Procurement experience, purchasing or supply chain operations.

SAP experience, preferably in purchasing and inventory management.

Supplier negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.

Understanding of purchase orders, quotations, freight and delivery coordination.

Strong data accuracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of inventory control, goods receipt and invoice reconciliation.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

High attention to detail and commitment to compliance and procedures.

A proactive, collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain, logistics or business (desirable).

Experience with process automation, reporting tools or EDI systems (desirable).

What we offer you

At TK Elevator you will be able to extend your horizon – thanks to flexible working time models, international teams and a wide range of individual training courses. A collaborative approach and treating each other with respect have been central to what we do for more than 200 years.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity. TKE Australia is an ISO certified Company.