Material Buyer and Expeditor
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
On behalf of our client, a World Leader within the Energy / Oil & Gas sector, Brunel is presently sourcing a Material Buyer and Expeditor to support sourcing, purchasing, supplier engagement, purchase order management, expediting and material delivery activities. This will be a 12 month contract based in the Perth CBD.
What are you going to do
Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers and Offshore Buyer Support Teams, you will be responsible for:
- Source local and international suppliers for materials and inventory
- Prepare RFQs, evaluate responses and negotiate pricing, terms and delivery
- Raise and manage Purchase Orders through SAP MM
- Expedite materials to meet operational and shutdown schedules
- Resolve supplier, technical, invoice and procurement-related queries
- Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, Quality and offshore Buyer Support teams
- Monitor long lead and critical material requirements through SAP reporting
- Maintain procurement documentation, audit trails and supplier relationships
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and expediting activities
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
- Previous procurement experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry sector
- Experience supporting project or shutdown material procurement and expediting
- Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement and materials management processes
- Experience with supplier negotiations, purchase orders and inventory management
- Advanced SAP MM proficiency
- Understanding of local content requirements and procurement procedures
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
- Working knowledge of Engineering, Construction and Service Delivery practices
What we offer
- Excellent negotiable day rate!
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs, E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050
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