Officer Purchasing

About Us

With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

This role is responsible for supporting the Procurement function through supplier coordination, purchase order processing, and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures that align with business requirements, incorporating best practices and training standards across Thiess' operational jurisdictions.

In this role, you will:

• Purchase goods and services in alignment with business objectives, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery
• Coordinate with internal users to ensure procurement requirements are clear, accurate, and aligned with operational needs
• Support and encourage new ideas that enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness
• Take an innovative approach to problem-solving and demonstrate a willingness to try different solutions to optimize procurement activities
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best terms while maintaining strong professional relationships
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers based on quality, reliability, and performance
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation for audit readiness and data tracking
• Track purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance to avoid delays and disruptions
• Provide regular reports related to procurement status, issues, and improvements

• Minimum Diploma/bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, finance/accounting or related field
• 1 year Experience in procurement or purchasing or supply chain
• Familiar with MS Office & ERP Knowledge / Oracle JDE
• Good English communication skill (written and oral)

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

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We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education.

We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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