Purchasing & Logistics Officer

FMS Group; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wales is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Logistics Officer to coordinate purchasing activities and manage inventory. You'll ensure materials are available for mining projects, coordinating transport logistics and managing stock control. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement and strong communication skills. A competitive wage and employee benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and salary packaging, are offered. Join a safety-focused team eager for growth opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee referral scheme

Salary packaging

Length of Service Awards

Flare HR employee benefits

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused individual.
• Experience in purchasing and logistics coordination.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Source, order, and track materials for operational teams.
• Coordinate freight and transport logistics.
• Manage incoming and outgoing goods including stock control.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

ERP systems experience

Education

High risk work licence – Forklift

Current drivers licence – MR or HR

Job description

Due to continued growth across our operations, we’re seeking an experienced Purchasing & Logistics Officer to join our team.

In this diverse and fast-paced role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities, managing inventory and stores, and organising the transport and logistics of equipment and materials to site. Working closely with our operational teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring equipment, consumables, and parts are available when and where they’re needed to keep our projects running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, order, and track materials, consumables, and equipment for the operational teams.
• Coordinate freight and transport logistics to ensure timely delivery to site.
• Manage incoming and outgoing goods, including inspection, documentation, and stock control.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the inventory management system.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Support operations by maintaining efficient stores and procurement processes.
• Assist with inventory audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You’re an organised, proactive and solutions-focused individual who thrives in a busy environment. You’ll bring:

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or stores/inventory within mining, heavy industry, or equipment services.
• Sound knowledge of supply chain and logistics coordination (including transport booking and tracking).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Current high risk work licence – Forklift
• Current drivers licence – MR or HR (would be desirable)
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering quality outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Play a critical role in supporting active mining projects across multiple sites.

Diverse and hands-on role combining purchasing, logistics, and inventory management.

Supportive, safety-focused team with opportunities for career growth and development.

Not only will you receive a competitive wage, we also have great employee benefits on offer, such as:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and families
• The opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an extra way for you to earn additional money),
• Salary packaging – such as Novate leasing
• Length of Service Awards
• Flare HR employee benefits

About Us

FMS Group has been on a journey since its establishment in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services. The company’s growth is reflected in the successful establishment of the following divisions:

• PNG Field Mining Services division established in 2013
• WA Field Mining Services division established in 2017
• To incorporate the divisions under one banner, Field Mining Services Group was created in 2019.

Adding to Field Mining Services Group:

• Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) Division in 2020
• Engineering Division in 2020
• Electrical Division in 2020
• Onsite Machining & Line Boring Division in 2021
• Parts, Equipment and Components (PEC) Division in 2023
• Infrastructure Maintenance Projects Division in 2024
• Workshops in Perth and Brisbane established in 2024

In September 2024, Field Mining Services Group became FMS Group. We have grown to become a provider of choice for leading national and multinational clients highlighting our strengths as one Group across our operations.

With operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea, FMS Group is your one-stop shop for comprehensive mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdown, infrastructure requirements & capital equipment sales.

We deliver end-to-end maintenance, project and shutdown solutions that set us apart as the provider of choice, across industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, marine and renewables and we pride ourselves on being the complete solution for service delivery and capital equipment sales for clients looking to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Delivering the best……every time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FMS Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.