Purchasing advisor

Our client, a leading government agency, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Advisor to join their Procurement Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large and complex organisation, supporting the sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management of a broad range of goods and services.

Benefits of the Role

• Long-term contract through to November 2026.
• Competitive hourly rate of up to $64.34 per hour plus super.
• Convenient Leederville location.
• Opportunity to work with a respected government organisation.
• Exposure to large-scale procurement and supplier management activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Develop your expertise in SAP MM and SRM e-Procurement systems.
• Contribute to a high-performing procurement function delivering essential services across Western Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Review and verify shopping carts for the acquisition of goods and services, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Review robotic-generated purchase orders and release approved purchase orders.
• Source quotations and bids from suppliers and prepare procurement recommendations.
• Build, maintain, and manage professional supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and prepare reports on spend and procurement activities.
• Identify and establish preferred and pre-qualified suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to achieve value-for-money outcomes.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors to resolve purchasing and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement data within SAP MM and SRM e-Procurement systems.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience providing procurement and purchasing services within a large commercial or government organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP MM and e-Procurement systems.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier and contractor evaluation, sourcing, and goods procurement.
• Sound understanding of contemporary procurement principles and practices.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills.

Apply Now If you are an experienced Purchasing Advisor, Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Officer, Category Officer, or Supply Chain Professional, we'd love to hear from you.


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