Purchasing Officer
- Adelaide, SA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Boart Longyear is the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity. But more importantly, our values define what matters most in our continued success and serve as a guide for our business operations. We demonstrate a commitment to our values and use them as guiding principles in our decision making and actions, each and every day. We value health and safety, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork.
If this is what drives you too, then come join our team!About the role
An opportunity is now available for a Purchasing Officer to join Boart Longyear's Supply Chain Team. This position will be based in our Adelaide office, reporting into the Regional Supply Chain Manager.The primary purpose of this position is the procurement of goods and services in support of Drilling Services and additional business functions across the Asia Pacific region. If successful, you will have full accountability for all purchasing and materials ordering third party and Boart Longyear manufactured product for Operational and Maintenance requirements, ensuring the business strategies and plans are delivered in the safest, most efficient and effective way.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Timely conversions of purchase requisitions into purchase orders or internal sales orders
- The timely conversion of purchase requisitions into purchase orders or internal sales orders for all functional support areas
- Driving Business Process Improvement initiatives
- Working collaboratively with the Perth Distribution Centre for management and performance of Forward Stocking Locations (FSL's)
- Interpret and administer company policies and workplace procedures while driving compliance within the workplace
- Represent Supply Chain at local weekly Operational and Maintenance meetings or as directed by Supply Chain Leader - APAC
- Develop strong and productive working relationships with relevant stakeholders in the business
- Detailed understanding of all supply chain functions and processes, including - purchasing, vendor negotiations and cost saving initiatives
- Have worked in a supply chain position previously
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy
- Proven communication skills with the ability to converse with those at all levels
Imagine yourself working with the world's largest Drilling company. If you are looking for a more rewarding job and a wider platform to work on, you've come to the right place. We serve customers worldwide and ship product to more than 100 countries. Our global footprint becomes your career road map.To express your interest in this role, apply via the link.As part of our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, Boart Longyear seeks to have a diverse candidate shortlist for this vacancy. Applicants are strongly encouraged from experienced women and men, people with disabilities, and indigenous and ethnically diverse candidates.Job Code160001 Sourcing Specialist 1.08.ProfessionalBusiness LineMinerals and EnergyFunctionSupply ChainRegion (Business Group)APACCompanyDrilling Services