Purchasing Officer

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

The Role

• •    Manage Purchase Orders – Raise and process purchase orders accurately and on time, in line with approved material requisitions and company procedures. 
  •    Expedite Supplier Deliveries – Monitor outstanding and overdue orders, resolve delays and coordinate freight, courier and site deliveries. 
  •    Support Critical Requirements – Process urgent shipments, shutdown requirements and operational priorities. 
  •    Negotiate with Suppliers – Secure competitive pricing, delivery schedules and service terms. 
  •    Manage Supplier Performance – Conduct new supplier evaluations and coordinate non-conformance investigations, corrective actions and outcomes. 
  •    Reconcile & Resolve – Review purchase orders and quotations against invoices and resolve discrepancies. 
  •    Provide Procurement Support – Respond to purchasing queries and requests from project, operations and finance stakeholders. 
  •    Ensure Compliance & Data Integrity – Maintain accurate purchasing records, obtain approvals within delegated authority limits and uphold OHSE, quality and procurement standards. 
  •    Report & Improve – Provide daily, weekly and monthly reporting and contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes. 

About You

To be successful in the role, you will possess the following: 

•    Purchasing & Procurement Experience – Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar purchasing, procurement or supply chain role, ideally within the mining, oil and gas sector. 
•    Purchase Order & Documentation Expertise – Proven experience processing purchase orders, managing supplier quotations and maintaining procurement documentation. 
•    Systems & Data Management – Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced working within purchasing and ERP systems such as COINS, SAP or Ariba. 
•    Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement – Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers, freight providers and internal teams. 
•    Organisation & Problem Solving – Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and resolve issues efficiently. 
•    Attention to Detail & Compliance – Focus on accuracy, process compliance and data integrity.
•    Qualifications – Certificate IV or Diploma in Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain Management, or a Business or Commerce qualification (desirable but not essential). 
•    Highly Regarded – Shutdown or project-based procurement, freight coordination and construction or fabrication industry experience, plus a current driver's licence. 

Civmec + You

At Civmec, we offer an inclusive workplace built on family values, with a ‘Never Assume’ culture, sustained by our experienced and supportive management team. We believe our workforce is our greatest asset, and that’s why we provide an environment rich in career development opportunities to upskill and develop professionally. Our generous Reward and Recognition scheme recognises employees that go the extra mile. Our staff benefits scheme gives you access to accident and sickness insurance, and a range of travel, entertainment, vehicle and lifestyle discounts.   

How to Apply

Please click the “apply” link to start your application. We look forward to starting the pathway to your career with Civmec.

Alternatively, please call our Recruitment Team on (08) 6595 5888.
Civmec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.
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