Purchasing Officer

Civmec; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits scheme

Accident & sickness insurance

Travel and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Civmec, based at our Henderson, WA corporate offices, is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional to support procurement for our mining and oil and gas projects across Australia.

You will raise POs, expedite deliveries, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain data integrity in line with our procurement governance, bringing at least two years of purchasing or supply chain experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders on time.

Skills

Purchasing experience

PO processing

ERP systems (COINS/SAP/Ariba)

Stakeholder engagement

Organization

Compliance

Qualifications in Purchasing/Procure.

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Purchasing/Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Tools

COINS

SAP

Ariba

Job description

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

This role is based at our Corporate Offices in Henderson, WA, supporting key business functions that underpin Civmec's continued growth and operations across Australia.

Reporting to the Manager Purchasing, you'll source the materials, equipment and services that keep our projects and operations running, from routine requisitions through to urgent shutdown requirements. Working closely with suppliers, freight providers and project teams, you'll ensure every purchase is delivered on time, at the right price and in line with our procurement governance.

The Role

• - Manage Purchase Orders – Raise and process purchase orders accurately and on time, in line with approved material requisitions and company procedures.
• Expedite Supplier Deliveries – Monitor outstanding and overdue orders, resolve delays and coordinate freight, courier and site deliveries.
• Support Critical Requirements – Process urgent shipments, shutdown requirements and operational priorities.
• Negotiate with Suppliers – Secure competitive pricing, delivery schedules and service terms.
• Manage Supplier Performance – Conduct new supplier evaluations and coordinate non-conformance investigations, corrective actions and outcomes.
• Reconcile & Resolve – Review purchase orders and quotations against invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide Procurement Support – Respond to purchasing queries and requests from project, operations and finance stakeholders.
• Ensure Compliance & Data Integrity – Maintain accurate purchasing records, obtain approvals within delegated authority limits and uphold OHSE, quality and procurement standards.
• Report & Improve – Provide daily, weekly and monthly reporting and contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

About You

• Purchasing & Procurement Experience – Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar purchasing, procurement or supply chain role, ideally within the mining, oil and gas sector.
• Purchase Order & Documentation Expertise – Proven experience processing purchase orders, managing supplier quotations and maintaining procurement documentation.
• Systems & Data Management – Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced working within purchasing and ERP systems such as COINS, SAP or Ariba.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement – Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers, freight providers and internal teams.
• Organisation & Problem Solving – Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and resolve issues efficiently.
• Attention to Detail & Compliance – Focus on accuracy, process compliance and data integrity.
• Qualifications – Certificate IV or Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, or a Business or Commerce qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Highly Regarded – Shutdown or project-based procurement, freight coordination and construction or fabrication industry experience, plus a current driver's licence.

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a Never Assume culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that's why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.

Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.