Strategic Purchasing Officer - Mining (6-Month Contract)

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

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.