Purchasing Officer

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident and sickness insurance

Travel discounts

Vehicle discounts

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Civmec Construction & Engineering Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Purchaser to join our Henderson, WA team. You will manage purchase orders, expedite deliveries, and coordinate supplier activities to support Civmec’s heavy engineering and construction projects across Australia.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing or procurement, with proficiency in COINS, SAP or Ariba. A Certificate IV/Diploma in Purchasing or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain role, ideally in mining/oil and gas.
• Proven experience processing purchase orders, managing supplier quotations and procurement documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as COINS, SAP or Ariba.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to data integrity and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders accurately and on time in line with requisitions and procedures.
• Expedite supplier deliveries, monitor overdue orders and coordinate freight and site deliveries.
• Process urgent shipments, shutdown requirements and operational priorities.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules and service terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations and non-conformance investigations, corrective actions and outcomes.
• Review POs and quotations against invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide procurement support and respond to queries from project, operations and finance teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and uphold OHSE, quality and governance standards.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reporting and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

ERP systems

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV or Diploma in Purchasing/Procurement/ Supply Chain

Business or Commerce qualification (desirable)

Tools

COINS

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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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 Purchasing Manager, 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.

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.