Purchasing Officer

FMS Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mon–Fri with monthly RDO

Weekly pay

Employee referral program

Salary packaging options

GEM Awards

Private health discounts

Length of service recognition

EAP for employees and family

Team environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

FMS Group in Mackay is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our small, energetic office team. You will support purchasing and warehouse operations, liaising with internal teams and suppliers to keep orders on track and deliveries on schedule.

We value a practical, can-do approach, strong organisational skills and a commitment to teamwork. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy improving processes, this could be your next role.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication skills in person, on the phone and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders and distributing them to suppliers.
• Monitoring outstanding orders and following up on timely delivery.
• Checking goods received against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinating with staff to ensure goods are received and stored properly.
• Maintaining SDS database and updating records as required.
• Ensuring goods meet site and project requirements.
• Building relationships with suppliers and providing admin support.
• Keeping purchasing records accurate and up to date.

Skills

Strong administration and organisation

Proactive approach

Customer service skills

Multitasking and prioritising

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Due to continued growth, FMS Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our small but dynamic office team based in Mackay.

We’re looking for a down-to-earth, energetic and well-presented person who takes pride in getting the details right and enjoys keeping things moving in a busy environment.

You’ll play an important role in supporting our purchasing and warehouse operations, working closely with internal teams and suppliers to ensure goods are ordered, tracked and delivered in line with business and site requirements.

If you’re proactive, organised and enjoy being part of a team where everyone pitches in, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Raising purchase orders and distributing them to suppliers.
• Monitoring outstanding orders and following up to ensure timely delivery.
• Checking goods received against purchase orders and investigating delivery docket discrepancies.
• Coordinating with staff to ensure goods are received, stored and managed correctly.
• Maintaining the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database and updating records as required.
• Ensuring goods ordered meet relevant site and project requirements.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
• Providing reliable purchasing and administration support to the wider team.
• Keeping purchasing records accurate, organised and up to date.

About You

You’re someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a practical, can-do approach. You enjoy working with people, can manage competing priorities and take ownership of your work.

You’ll bring:

• Strong administration and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Great customer service skills and clear face-to-face, phone and written communication.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and adapt in a busy environment.
• A willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking responsibility for your own tasks.

Experience that will be highly regarded:

• Previous purchasing or procurement administration experience.
• Experience raising and managing purchase orders.
• Familiarity with supplier follow-ups, goods receipting and delivery discrepancies.
• Experience working with Logistics teams or in a mining, engineering or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and site compliance requirements.

Why FMS Group?

At FMS, we know our people are what make our business successful. We’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued and part of the team.

• Competitive salary package.
• Monday to Friday work with a monthly RDO.
• Weekly pay – reliable and consistent.
• Employee Referral Program – great cash rewards for referring a mate.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• GEM Awards – recognition for employees who go the extra mile.
• Private health discounts for you and your family.
• Length of Service Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to employees and their immediate family.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing and successful business.

About FMS Group

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients. Today, our services span mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, safety and lifting solutions, and capital equipment.

With continued growth and an expanding service offering, there are plenty of opportunities to be part of what’s next.

Delivering the best… every time.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re organised, enthusiastic and ready to bring your purchasing and administration skills to a team that values initiative, collaboration and getting the job done, we’d love to hear from you.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining talented people with diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.