Purchasing Officer

ASR Recruitment; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Recruitment is seeking a Purchasing Officer to support national procurement functions, focusing on timely orders and strong supplier relationships. You will report to the Purchasing Manager and act across purchasing, expediting, and supplier performance to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires experience in purchasing or procurement, with solid communication and data management skills. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is essential, and the position offers a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or similar supply chain role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and manage purchase orders in line with policies.
• Monitor and expedite overdue purchase orders to meet requirements.
• Coordinate supplier non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on procurement processes and supplier queries.
• Maintain supplier and purchasing master data across systems.
• Use SAP to manage transactions, supplier information, and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a nationally recognised organisation and a market leader in their field. With a team of thousands across Australia, they are known for investing heavily in their people, offering structured development, in-house training, and genuine career progression.

The Role

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Officer plays a key role in purchasing, expediting, and supplier performance activities within a national procurement function. You will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and efficient procurement of goods and services that support operations across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements and procurement policies
• Monitor and expedite overdue purchase orders to ensure critical operational and build requirements are met
• Coordinate supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs), including root cause investigations, corrective actions, and stakeholder communication
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on procurement processes, purchase orders, and supplier-related queries
• Maintain supplier and purchasing master data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems
• Use enterprise procurement systems such as SAP to manage transactions, supplier information, and reporting

About You

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or similar supply chain role
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and enterprise procurement systems such as SAP
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Able to work collaboratively within a team while also operating with a high degree of autonomy

ASR Recruitment is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.