Purchasing Officer

East Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Job Reference 1239790

Location East Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Industry Renewables - Hydrogen

Function Supply Chain / Purchasing

Job Type Contract

Date Added May 2, 2024

Our client seeks a Purchasing officer to work in their Perth based office for an initial 6 month contract


They deliver high performance, cost efficient zero emission power systems integrated with cutting edge energy management solutions.
As they grow rapidly, they are on the lookout for a talented Purchasing Officer who will own and facilitate the purchasing process for our products and programs.


You will be a key player in ensuring timely available of and access to materials needed by our engineers and build teams working on our product programs. You will do this by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including build and test, engineering, and project management, to drive effective and timely purchasing

You will take accountability of the following areas:

Procurement and Expediting:
    • Oversee the procurement process, including sourcing, ordering, and receiving materials.
    • Vendor Onboarding and tracking of onboarding process.
    • Expedite and track all materials required for the Project in a time critical manner.
    • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
    • Ensure all shipping and transport documentation from suppliers are available to meet procurement guidelines.
Warehousing and Logistics:
    • Raise TRF for urgent materials.
    • Ensure all materials tracked to delivery are physically receipted and provided a storage location.
    • Coordinate with the Logistics team for timely delivery of materials to the site.
Materials Tracking and Reporting:
  • Track the movement of materials from procurement to delivery.
  • Generate reports on Purchase order confirmation, expediting, and delivery status.
  • Identify any discrepancies or issues and take corrective actions.
Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with other departments (such as build and test, supply chain, and finance) to ensure smooth material flow.
  • Communicate effectively with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify areas for process improvement within the logistics function.
  • Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

About you:
  • Previous experience in purchasing and expediting in a project or workshop setting
  • Strong MS office and SAP skills required
  • Ability to work effectively in fast pace environments
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Well-developed verbal & written communication skills

ABOUT AIRSWIFT 
  • Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. 
  • With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
  • Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA).
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