Purchasing Officer

Boart Longyear; South Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global drilling company in Australia is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join its Supply Chain Team. This role involves procuring goods and services while ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have a detailed understanding of supply chain functions, experience in a similar position, and strong communication skills. Join a leader in safety and innovation, embracing a culture of zero harm.

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of all supply chain functions.
• Experience in a supply chain position.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Proven communication skills with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
• Drive Business Process Improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Distribution Centre.
• Administer company policies and procedures.
• Represent Supply Chain at Operational meetings.
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Supply chain functions understanding

Vendor negotiations

Cost saving initiatives

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Description

About Boart Longyear

Boart Longyear is the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity. But more importantly, our values define what matters most in our continued success and serve as a guide for our business operations. We demonstrate a commitment to our values and use them as guiding principles in our decision making and actions, each and every day. We value health and safety, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. If this is what drives you too, then come join our team!

About the role

An opportunity is now available for aPurchasing Officer to join Boart Longyear's Supply Chain Team. This position will be based in our Forrestfield office, reporting into the Regional Supply Chain Manager.

The primary purpose of this position is the procurement of goods and services in support of Drilling Services and additional business functions across the Asia Pacific region. If successful, you will have full accountability for all purchasing and materials ordering third party and Boart Longyear manufactured product for Operational and Maintenance requirements, ensuring the business strategies and plans are delivered in the safest, most efficient and effective way.

Duties and responsibilities

• Timely conversions of purchase requisitions into purchase orders or internal sales orders
• The timely conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders or internal sales orders for all functional support areas
• Driving Business Process Improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively with the Perth Distribution Centre for management and performance of Forward Stocking Locations (FSL’s)
• Interpret and administer company policies and workplace procedures while driving compliance within the workplace
• Represent Supply Chain at local weekly Operational and Maintenance meetings or as directed by Supply Chain Leader – APAC
• Develop strong and productive working relationships with relevant stakeholders in the business

The successful applicant must possess

• Detailed understanding of all supply chain functions and, including – purchasing, vendor negotiations and cost saving initiatives
• Have worked in a supply chain position previously
• Strong attention to and high accuracy
• Proven communication skills with the ability to converse with those at all levels

Safety and a zero harm culture is a core part of our business. To ensure the safety of all employees, successful candidates will need to meet the essential requirements of a pre‑employment medical.

Why work for Boart Longyear?

Imagine yourself working with the world’s largest Drilling company. If you are looking for a more rewarding job and a wider platform to work on, you’ve come to the right place. We serve customers worldwide and ship product to more than 100 countries. Our global footprint becomes your career road map.

To express your interest in this role, apply via the link.

As part of our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, Boart Longyear seeks to have a diverse candidate shortlist for this vacancy. Applicants are strongly encouraged from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, and indigenous and ethnically diverse candidates.