Purchasing Officer

TSS; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

TSS is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join a Western Australia mining operation on an initial six-month contract commencing January 2027. The role supports procurement, ensuring goods and services are sourced efficiently to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities include managing end-to-end purchasing, supplier negotiations, PO management in SAP MM, and coordinating freight and expediting for shutdown readiness. Strong organisational and logistics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement within a mining or resources setting.
• Ability to manage end-to-end purchasing, PO creation and supplier negotiations.
• Familiarity with SAP MM and coordination of freight and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for goods and services, ensuring quality, quantity, cost and delivery.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through SAP MM module.
• Negotiate with suppliers for pricing, terms and delivery reliability.
• Coordinate freight and logistics to meet timelines.
• Oversee procurement expediting for critical orders, especially shutdowns.
• Support shutdown planning with timely availability of materials and services.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues; maintain supplier relationships.
• Assist with procurement expenditure planning and cost control.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Expediting

SAP MM

Logistics coordination

Tools

SAP

Job description

Purchasing Officer – Mining | 6-Month Contract

TSS is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join an established mining operation in Western Australia on an initial six-month contract, commencing January 2027.

This role will support the procurement function, ensuring goods and services are sourced efficiently and delivered in line with operational requirements, commercial expectations and project deadlines.

Working in a fast-paced mining environment, you will be responsible for managing purchasing activities, coordinating freight and logistics, and overseeing the expediting of critical orders, particularly in preparation for planned shutdowns.

Contract Details:

• Contract Duration: 6 months (January – June 2027).
• Hourly Rate: $80 p/h plus super, with flexibility for the right candidate.
• Industry: Mining & Resources.
• Start Date: January 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for goods and services, ensuring requirements are met in terms of quality, quantity, cost and delivery.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through SAP, utilising the MM module.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms and reliable delivery schedules.
• Coordinate freight and logistics to ensure materials and equipment arrive within required timeframes.
• Manage procurement expediting activities, proactively following up on outstanding and critical orders.
• Support shutdown planning by ensuring essential materials, equipment and services are available when required.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve purchasing and delivery issues, and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Assist with procurement expenditure planning and cost control.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer or similar procurement role.
• Mining or resources industry experience highly regarded.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, particularly the MM module.
• Experience coordinating freight, logistics and material deliveries.
• Proven experience managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Experience with procurement expediting, particularly within shutdown or maintenance environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of purchasing activities and ensure critical materials and services are delivered on time to support ongoing mining operations