Purchasing Officer - FIFO

Overview

Manage procurement, inventory, and supplier relations for mining projects in WA.

Key Responsibilities

• purchase orders
• stock management
• freight handling
• supplier negotiation
• data reporting
• compliance

Tasks

-Analyse usage trends and patterns and generate reports to inform planning and purchasing decision making; -Ensure timely and accurate administration and maintenance of purchasing services, as well as workload management of the storage areas and purchasing’s needs -Raising purchase orders for materials/equipment required at the project -Participate in continuous improvement activities relating to purchasing and store/inventory practices and procedures; -Managing the daily receipt and purchasing of goods, their storage and any required issue resolution; -Implementing processes to maintain stock, undertaking stock takes and managing stock holdings; -Managing deliveries of freight and loading/unloading of trucks arriving on site, in line with chain of responsibility (Forklift licence & experience ESSENTIAL); -Provide assistance in ensuring activities are followed in accordance with HSE rules and regulations, including overseeing/advising on correct storage and handling of hazardous material, participating in waste disposal and maintaining associated equipment; -Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of customers, stakeholders and suppliers in order to facilitate efficient delivery of goods and services to clients. -Monitoring and converting of purchase orders, communicating with suppliers -Negotiating with identified suppliers, providing authoritative, tailored advice and assistance to onsite staff, and reviewing and monitoring supplies and supplier performance to maintain adequate levels of supply on the (JIT) Principles; -Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations, and business policy, procedures and standards;

Requirements

• mining
• purchasing
• inventory
• c class
• forklift
• customer service

What You Bring

-FIFO from Perth to Kalgoorlie - (only candidates currently residing in Perth or Kalgoorlie will be considered) -Mining experience - (ESSENTIAL) -Minimum (3+ years’) experience as a Purchasing/Stores officer and/or a similar type role - (ESSENTIAL) -A high level of computer literacy, including experience using a purchasing and inventory management system; -Candidates with crushing experience will be highly considered -Current & Valid C Class Drivers Licence - (ESSENTIAL) -Ability to pass applicable security screening requirements (National Police Clearance etc.). -Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug & alcohol screen. -HRWL - Forklift Licence - (ESSENTIAL) -Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills in order to identify errors and issues and develop effective and evidence-based solutions to problems, including the ability to interpret data and identify evolving trends/issues -Perth or Kalgoorlie Based Candidates - (ESSENTIAL) -High level of customer service skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders and suppliers, along with the capability to clearly present information that is appropriately targeted to the audience;

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About Mlg

-Originally founded with a vision to revolutionize the engineering and mining sector in Australia. -Provides comprehensive services in mining, civil construction, and logistics. -Demonstrates deep expertise in resource management and efficiently executing large-scale projects. -Collaborates with clients across energy, transport, and utilities sectors. -Continually adopts innovative approaches to meet the changing demands of the Australian market. -Recognized as a trusted partner in Australia's infrastructure development, offering services from mining logistics to full-scale civil construction.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment medical including drug & alcohol screening -national police clearance and other security screenings