Senior Purchasing Specialist

Inpex Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Job summary

INPEX is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join the Contracts & Procurement team in Perth in a permanent role. The successful candidate will act as a trusted procurement advisor, supporting end-to-end Procure-to-Pay activities and driving automation across materials and services categories.

Qualified professionals will have a tertiary degree in a related field, extensive procurement experience, and strong skills with SAP MM/Ariba/SAP S/4HANA, advanced Excel, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering, Statistics, or related discipline.
• Bring significant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain environments with strong governance knowledge.
• Demonstrate experience with procurement technologies including SAP MM, SAP Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA.
• Have strong analytical skills to translate data into insights and recommendations.
• Advanced Excel capabilities (Power Query, Power Pivot, data modelling) for reporting automation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted procurement advisor on processes, systems, governance, and best practices.
• Support end-to-end Procure-to-Pay activities, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Develop procurement reporting, analytics, and compliance monitoring capabilities.
• Manage all aspects of Purchase Orders from preparation to closeout.
• Drive procurement automation and maintain solutions across categories.

Skills

Procurement governance

Procure-to-Pay

Analytical skills

Excel advanced

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business or SCM

Tools

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success - valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

We are seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our INPEX Contracts & Procurement team in Perth in a permanent position. Join us in helping shape a brighter energy future.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted procurement advisor, providing guidance on procurement processes, systems, governance, and best practices
• Support and optimise end-to-end Procure-to-Pay activities, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a positive user experience.
• Develop procurement reporting, analytics, and compliance monitoring capabilities to support informed business decisions
• Manage and oversee all aspects relevant to the preparation, issue, maintenance, expediting and closeout of Purchase Orders.
• Drive procurement automation initiatives and maintain automated procurement solutions across materials and services categories through Price List Arrangements.
• Support the deployment and optimisation of procurement technologies including SAP , Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA, providing subject matter expertise for system enhancements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Partner closely with stakeholders and outsourced service providers to ensure procurement activities are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Analyse purchasing activity, supplier performance, lead times, and spend data to identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and value creation
• Identify process inefficiencies and operational bottlenecks and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement performance and stakeholder experience

Successful candidates will:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Engineering, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Bring significant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain environments, with strong knowledge of procurement governance and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Demonstrate experience working with procurement technologies, including SAP MM, SAP Ariba, and SAP S/4HANA.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Have advanced Excel capabilities, including reporting automation, Power Query, Power Pivot, and data modelling
• Be highly collaborative with excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment and exhibit sound judgement, accountability, and a strong customer service focus.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Perth, W . A.

Closing date for applications is 21.09.2026.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

What We Offer:

Leave & Flexibility:

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Options to purchase additional leave.
• Dedication to flexible work arrangements, encompassing variable hours and remove work options.
• INPEX Foundation Day, discretionary leave, and community volunteering leave.
• Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.
• Superannuation above the standard guarantee.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Reward and recognition programs, including access to discounts from over 350 retailers.
• Clear pathways for career development and internal progression.
• Structured leadership development programs with ongoing support.
• Dedicated study leave and access to learning and development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including gym membership options and health resources.
• A supportive workplace focused on safety, balance and sustainable work practices.

We value diversity in our workplace - including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.