Purchasing & Operations Administrator

Transco Mfg Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Permanent role

Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Transco Mfg Australia Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking a reliable, system-savvy Purchasing & Operations Administrator to join our busy engineering and manufacturing facility. You will manage daily inventory orders, supplier communications, and maintenance scheduling to keep production on track.

We value detail, accuracy, and a hands-on approach; the role offers stability, a Monday–Friday schedule, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing administrative role.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy in data entry and invoicing.
• Strong communication to coordinate with suppliers, technicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: processing daily purchase orders and tracking stock levels.
• Supplier management: review, negotiate and maintain supplier relations.
• Maintenance coordination: schedule routine maintenance and log work orders.
• Contract administration: manage external rental programs and invoices.
• Team support: assist production and maintenance managers with site admin.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Detail-oriented

Reliable communicator

Forklift license

Job description

We are an established Adelaide-based Manufacturing Business dedicated to Quality and Operational Excellence. Our busy production facility relies on smooth systems, tight schedules, and organized administration. We are currently seeking a reliable, system-savvy Purchasing & Operations Administrator to join our close-knit team.

About the Role

This is a diverse, stable and highly organized role where your data accuracy directly keeps our manufacturing floor moving. You will split your focus between processing daily inventory orders, managing our facilities / uniform programs, and keeping our computerized maintenance schedule perfectly up to date.

This position does not required complex strategic contract negotiation; instead, it relies on your exceptional attention to details, transactional speed and strong data-entry skills.

Key Duties Include:

Purchasing: Processing daily purchase orders, verifying delivery dockets and tracking consumable stock levels.

Supplier Management & Procurement: Proactively review and evaluate existing suppliers, identify and develop new supplier opportunities, negotiate competitive pricing and favourable terms and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure optimal value, quality, service and reliability.

Maintenance Coordination: Administering and arranging scheduled routine preventative maintenance and log contractor work orders.

Contract Administration: Managing our external rental uniform program, handling staff sizing, and auditing weekly supplier invoices.

Team Support: Assisting the production and maintenance managers with general site administration.

What We Are Looking For:

Manufacturing Background: Previous administrative experience within an industrial, manufacturing or heavy-paced logistics environment is highly regarded

Detail-Oriented: A professional who prides themselves on accuracy – someone who notices when an invoice doesn’t match a delivery docket.

Reliable Communicator: Able to confidently pick up the phone to track down a late delivery or coordinate an on-site technician.

Forklift license an advantage

Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screening.

What’s on Offer:

A stable, permanent role with a predictable Monday to Friday routine.

On-Site parking and a supportive, down to earth team environment.

If you’re looking for a long term role in a company that values your skills and contributions, we’d love to hear from you.