Procurement Specialist

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job Description Austin is a leading global provider of innovative engineering mining solutions and products. Austin (ASX:ANG) is a leading designer, builder, and sustainer (on and off mine site) of customised mining solutions for the world’s largest mining companies. Austin provides our partners across six continents with innovative and market‑leading end‑to‑end mining solutions. From its facilities in Australia, Indonesia, Africa, Canada, America, and Chile, Austin delivers a global and local presence in the world’s principal mining regions, delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions on time and backed by a life of product support. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Procurement Specialist to join our team in Queensland and/or Western Australia and support our subsidiary companies across Australia. The Role The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the on‑time delivery of required quality components, products, and services in the most cost‑effective manner. The role involves collaboration with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams across the region to maximise efficiency, productivity, control and cost savings. Ensure purchasing of authorised and/or approved components as identified by the Bill of Materials, Engineering, Production and Sales & Marketing. Ensure that purchasing commitments do not exceed the Sales and Marketing “price to win”. Ensure economical purchasing of components and services to the required product delivery volumes. Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost‑effective outcomes resulting in a Win‑Win result – i.e. to ensure Austin Engineering obtains best “value for money”. At all times enhance the organisation’s reputation in the eyes of suppliers and competitors within the marketplace by ethical business practice. Obtain quotes for all componentry, finished products and services. Monitor supplier quality, performance, costs and on‑time delivery. Analyse material consumption patterns and negotiate improved pricing to streamline the request‑for‑quote process. Monitor stock levels and utilise wherever viable/possible. Where inventory items are required and there are potential impacts to production, escalated to Inventory Management for review and replenishment. Monitor the use of materials purchased for specific projects to ensure any surplus to requirements are recorded and stored effectively for future use. Optimize and forecast inventory levels according to planned demand requirements to prevent material shortages. Review all new supplier requests as received from the business and evaluate their suitability for onboarding. Facilitate the onboarding of new suppliers (e.g. completion of the new supplier form, provision of required supporting documentation and internal approvals). Submit approved new supplier forms and documentation to Accounts Payable for supplier creation. Support the vetting and onboarding of new suppliers as needed. Continuously monitor all suppliers’ performance in terms of on‑time delivery, correct documentation, pricing, quality and quantity ordered. Develop good working relationships with suppliers to always ensure best outcomes. Identify alternate suppliers of similar/same or better products. Purchase orders are to be issued in accordance with agreed requirements and are to be of a professional standard. Ensure that purchase orders are approved and issued to suppliers in a timely manner. Manage purchase orders for materials, components etc. with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery is realised. Report any potential delays that may affect production to the Production Manager and Supply Chain Manager. Have contingency plans in place to offset any potential problems in supply where possible. Manage purchase orders from end to end (creation through to closure) incorporating the timely payment of invoices. Work as part of a team and assist other members wherever possible. Share common information with team members. Obtain requests for quotations for ad‑hoc goods and services in support of business requirements. Assist with the return of incorrectly supplied components and products to suppliers. Adhere to the delegation of authority policy. Develop a sound understanding of Austin’s ERP system and provide Purchase‑to‑Pay support (as required). Liaise closely with all other functions within the Austin Engineering group of companies. Facilitate the creation of new Inventory and Non‑Inventory Items as required. Qualifications & Experience Diploma in Purchasing or Business Management – desirable but equivalent experience acceptable. 3–5 years’ experience in a professional role, with exposure to the functions of procurement (sourcing, logistics and supply chain management). Proven experience across procurement fundamentals (e.g. Purchase‑to‑Pay, Negotiation, Supplier Management). Firm understanding of the Oracle NetSuite system. Proficiency in supply chain software (e.g. SAP, Oracle or other ERP systems). Excellent negotiation and communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, in dealing with internal and external customers. Efficient organisational skills. Behaviour & Values Demonstrate genuine care and concern for all Austin employees, curiosity and openness to share experience. Continually look for opportunities to optimise the way we work – always agile and resilient to changing environments. Lead the functional team and work in accordance with ANG’s Values and Code of Conduct, including compliance with international safety, environment, privacy, bribery, corruption, anti‑competence, trade and discrimination laws. Work under pressure, meet deadlines and provide exemplary customer service. Take ownership of actions and be goal‑oriented. Respect and value the opinions of others – promote teamwork, effective communication and customer focus. Lead, inspire and promote a positive SHEQ and HR culture. Adopt a collaborative workplace environment fostering teamwork, respect for others and adherence to Austin values. Be flexible with working arrangements as required. Compensation Salary: Between $90,000 and $100,000 per annum + Super. #J-18808-Ljbffr