Purchasing Officer

Austal-7; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Career advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Purchasing Officer to coordinate sourcing and purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, issue purchase orders and support project procurement requirements to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to maintain high standards of service, quality and cost outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing or procurement, strong communication skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement or supply chain support.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Computer literacy and systems proficiency.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.
• Certificate in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering or project-based environments.
• Experience using Pronto.
• CIPS qualifications or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing, purchasing and supplier coordination activities.
• Obtain supplier quotes, evaluate options and issue purchase orders.
• Work closely with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve invoice queries and support continuous supply chain improvement.
• Maintain purchasing records and assist with supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Defence clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate in Purchasing/Supply Chain

Tools

Pronto

Job description

As the Purchasing Officer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you’ll be responsible for coordinating sourcing and purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, issuing purchase orders and supporting project procurement requirements to ensure materials and services are delivered efficiently and on time. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you'll contribute to effective supply chain operations while maintaining strong service, quality and cost outcomes.

About Austal

Austal isAustralia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Manage sourcing, purchasing and supplier coordination activities
• Obtain supplier quotes, evaluate options and issue purchase orders
• Work closely with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Resolve invoice queries and support continuous supply chain improvement
• Maintain purchasing records and assist with supplier performance reviews

You’ll Need

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, administration or supply chain support
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Computer literacy and systems proficiency
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
• Certificate qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related discipline
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering or project-based environments
• Experience using Pronto
• CIPS qualifications or working towards

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.