Purchasing Officer

Glencore International AG; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-Day Fortnight Compressed Work Arr

Direct employment with Glencore

Competitive remuneration package

Annual short-term performance bonus

Above-award annual leave entitlement

Access to Long Service Leave Scheme

Education Assistance opportunities

Ongoing career development and growth

Job summary

Glencore International AG is seeking a Purchasing Officer for our Hail Creek operation. This role reports to the Procurement Coordinator and focuses on safe, cost-effective procurement across a heavy mining environment, with SAP-based record-keeping and strong supplier liaison.

The position offers a clear path for career progression, on-site work, and a competitive remuneration package including a short-term bonus and long-service benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement, ideally in mining or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe and cost-effective procurement services that supports a sustainable mining operation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records within ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify purchasing requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Daily activities include purchase requisition conversion, purchase order updating, overdue order expediting, invoice reconciliation, supplier liaison and end-user support.

Education

Certificate III/IV in Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Purchasing Officer to join our dynamic and successful team. As a key member of the team and reporting directly to the Procurement Coordinator, this multifaceted role will see you responsible for:

• Providing safe and cost-effective procurement services that supports a sustainable mining operation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records within ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify purchasing requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Daily activities include purchase requisition conversion, purchase order updating, overdue order expediting, invoice reconciliation, supplier liaison and end-user support.

This diverse and collaborative environment provides excellent opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career progression.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Certificate III/IV in Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in a purchasing, supply chain, or procurement role, ideally in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry

What We Offer

At Hail Creek Open Cut, we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

In return, we offer:

• Monday to Friday roster with the ability to apply for a Nine-Day Fortnight Compressed Work Arrangement.
• Direct employment with Glencore.
• Competitive remuneration package with lifestyle benefits.
• Annual short-term performance bonus.
• Above-award annual leave entitlement.
• Access to the Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave Scheme.
• Education Assistance opportunities to support further study and professional development.
• Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities within a global mining organisation.

This role is a wonderful opportunity for you no matter your circumstance. You will have the option to either live locally in one of the communities that surround our operation or stay on site in our amazing village. We are only a one and quarter hour drive from the beautiful Mackay hinterland and a two- and half-hour drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and have a diverse group of people at our operation commuting from multiple locations in Queensland such as Rockhampton and Townsville, to name a couple.

Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.