Purchasing Officer

Field Mining Services; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly RDO

Weekly pay

Referral program

Novated leasing

GEM Awards

Private health discounts

Length of Service Recognition

EAP

Collaborative team

Career progression

Job summary

FMS Group is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our Mackay team. You will support purchasing and warehouse operations, raise and track POs, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires proactive, detail‑oriented individuals who can multitask in a busy environment and build strong supplier relationships. This position offers a stable, full-time opportunity in a mining/industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Administration

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Job description

Job no: 498050
Work type: Salary
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Corporate/Shared Services

About the Role

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.

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.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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