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Purchasing Officer | Contract Opportunity | Major Infrastructure Project
 
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join a major infrastructure project located approximately 15 minutes south of Fremantle.
 
This is an immediate-start contract opportunity supporting a busy project team on a large-scale water treatment plant project. Initially offered as a 3-month contract, the role is expected to continue for at least 12 months, with further 3-month extensions available based on performance and project requirements.
 
This position will suit a procurement professional who enjoys a highly transactional environment and is comfortable managing a combination of purchasing, systems administration, supplier coordination and procurement support activities.
 
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting project procurement activities and helping clear a significant purchasing backlog. This is a hands-on position requiring strong attention to detail, excellent systems capability and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.

The role will involve approximately:

• 40% sourcing and supplier engagement
• 60% procurement administration and transactional purchasing

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and procurement activities across project requirements
• Coordinate materials and supplier engagement with site teams
• Process purchase orders and procurement requests accurately and efficiently
• Maintain procurement records and ensure system data integrity
• Support materials coordination and delivery tracking
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met
• Assist in reducing and managing existing procurement backlogs
• Work closely with the Materials Superintendent and wider project team

About You

• 5+ years' experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain roles
• Previous experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or industrial project environments
• Strong understanding of project-based procurement processes
• Experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems
• SmartPlant / SP Map experience highly regarded but not essential
• Highly organised with strong administrative capabilities
• Confident working in a transactional procurement environment
• Strong systems aptitude and attention to detail
• Able to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks
• Candidates based south of the river will be highly regarded

Working Conditions

• Monday to Friday
• Approximately 10-hour days (50 hours per week preferred)
• 60/40 split time spent in office / on site
• Site is 15 mins South of Fremantle, office is CBD based

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available
• Major water treatment infrastructure project
• Long-term opportunity with approximately 12 months of remaining project duration
• Initial 3-month contract with ongoing extensions based on performance
• Established project team and supportive working environment
• One-stage interview process conducted via Microsoft Teams

If you have strong purchasing experience, enjoy working within project environments and are looking for a long-term contract opportunity with a well-established contractor, we would like to hear from you.