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About The Role Thiess is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our Australian Operations Procurement team, based from our Head Office in South Bank, Brisbane. The role of the Purchasing Officer ensuresthe smooth procurement of materials, parts, and equipment necessary for operations. This entails sourcing alternative suppliers when required and guaranteeing adherence to national contract regulations. Additionally, you will engage with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a seamless procurement process from start to finish.
Additionally, you will: Regularly liaise with operations staff in relation to purchasing requests
Maintain up-to date knowledge of items available via catalogues, under contract or panel agreements.
Investigate and develop supply sources and obtain quotations for spot purchase.
Undertake purchase materials, equipment, goods or services as required by the business in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure accurate purchasing records are maintained.
Regularly liaise with suppliers to ensure a clear understanding of customer specifications.
Negotiate term and conditions for spot purchases, ensuring favourable outcomes are achieved in term of costs, timelines and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with existing contracts – pricing and availability.
Expedite orders.
APWF – investigate and resolve supplier invoice issues, to enable payment terms and conditions are adhered to.
About You Your seamless communication, both verbal and written, adds finesse to the flow of ideas and information. You will elevate stakeholder experience through exceptional service and take the initiative to drive collaboration in a diverse team environment. You will uphold unwavering integrity and contribute to a culture of trust.
Additionally, you have: 2-5+ years purchasing experience, within mining or similar heavy industry
Strong customer focus and build effective relationships
Attention to detail in a time-critical environment
Strong ability to multitask and prioritise work
JDE Experience preferred
Please note that this role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight on Monday 29 April 2024. What Thiess Can Do for You · Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
· Flexible working arrangements
· Recently renovated corporate head office located in South Bank, Brisbane
· Salary sacrifice options
· A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
About us Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
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How to Apply 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.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.
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