Purchasing Officer

Hvo; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-Day Fortnight

Direct employment with Glencore

Remuneration package with lifestyle

Annual bonus

Above-award leave

Long service leave

Education assistance

Career development

Job summary

Hail Creek Open Cut, part of Glencore, invites applications for a Purchasing Officer to manage procurement for our mining operation, reporting to the Procurement Coordinator.

You will handle requisitions, update POs, expedite overdue orders, reconcile invoices, and liaise with suppliers while maintaining ERP records.

If you bring a Certificate III/IV and 2+ years in procurement, you will join a supportive team with growth opportunities and a nine-day fortnight option.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, cost‑effective procurement services for a sustainable mining operation.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify purchasing requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Perform requisition conversions, update purchase orders, expediting overdue orders, reconcile invoices, and liaison with suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

For further recruitment information, please contact:
Ashleigh Head - Human Resources Coordinator
[e-mail]
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