Purchasing Officer

Komatsu Australia; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Insurance

Novated leasing

Career development

Health discount

Travel discounts

Annual bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking a Purchasing professional to join our Supply Chain team. You will manage purchasing from PO through to delivery, coordinating with our national network to resolve supply issues and expedite priority orders. A strong Excel capability and stakeholder communication are essential, with a focus on accuracy and multi-priority management.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and vendor management.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong Excel capability.
• Good organisation and time-management.
• Confidence communicating across business areas.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities from PO through to delivery.
• Coordinate with national network to resolve supply issues.
• Raise firm future orders (FFO) and expedite priority orders.
• Support strong customer outcomes and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

Excel proficiency

Data accuracy

Organisation skills

Stakeholder communication

Prioritisation

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Komatsu Australia you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

We have an exciting internal opportunity for a Purchasing to join our Supply Chain team with a preference for Brisbane.

Reporting to the National Purchasing Supervisor, this role plays an important part in ensuring Komatsu parts are available where and when our customers need them. You’ll manage purchasing activities from purchase order through to delivery, working across our national network to resolve supply issues, raise firm future orders (FFO), expedite priority orders and support strong customer outcomes.

You’ll work closely with teams across Parts Supply, Purchasing, Planning, Master Data, Accounts Payable, Logistics and our warehouses, as well as our OEM suppliers and freight partners and the Brisbane DC with shovel shutdowns.

What We’re Looking For:

This could be a great opportunity if you already have experience across Parts, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Inventory, Logistics or another operational area and are looking to broaden your knowledge and build your career within Komatsu.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Purchasing and/or vendor management experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of data accuracy.
• Good Excel capability.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Confidence communicating and building relationships across different areas of the business.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach when priorities change or supply challenges arise.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders informed.

Komatsu Benefits

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance and Death & Disability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund; Novated leasing options available.
• Career: Recognition award payments, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with C&U Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.