Strategic Purchasing Specialist – Naval & Defence Projects

Austal-7; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Career advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Purchasing Officer to coordinate sourcing and purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, issue purchase orders and support project procurement requirements to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to maintain high standards of service, quality and cost outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing or procurement, strong communication skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement or supply chain support.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Computer literacy and systems proficiency.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.
• Eligibility for Defence Security Clearance.
• Certificate in Purchasing, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering or project-based environments.
• Experience using Pronto.
• CIPS qualifications or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing, purchasing and supplier coordination activities.
• Obtain supplier quotes, evaluate options and issue purchase orders.
• Work closely with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve invoice queries and support continuous supply chain improvement.
• Maintain purchasing records and assist with supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Defence clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate in Purchasing/Supply Chain

Tools

Pronto

Job description

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Purchasing Officer to coordinate sourcing and purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, issue purchase orders and support project procurement requirements to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. You will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to maintain high standards of service, quality and cost outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing or procurement, strong communication skills, and a proactive,