Introduction

On behalf of our Client, a Tier 1 Mining Company, Brunel is presently recruiting a Purchasing Officer responsible for the delivery of Procurement for the Customer Group in Purchasing and Expediting of goods and services associated with the business. This will be a casual contract to commence as soon as possible based in the Perth CBD.

What are you going to do

  • Purchase and expedite materials, parts, supplies, equipment and services following established purchasing policies and procedures and optimise price, delivery and terms
  • Identify cost-competitive and reliable suppliers and issue requests for quotations, leveraging RFQ opportunities and supplied capabilities
  • Analyse (under direction) commercial benefit initiatives in new capital, sustaining capital, maintenance programs and operational spend
  • Ensure all goods and services are ordered and received according to specification, correct costing of materials and that the Customer Group's needs are consistently met in reference to the provision of purchasing services

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Previous experience in purchasing
  • Relevant experience in a similar commercial purchasing/buyer role, ideally within mining and resources
  • Demonstrates sound understanding of materials and inventory management and services buying including commercial and legal terms
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sound knowledge in purchase to pay and logistics processes and experience in the supply of both goods and services
  • Previous SAP experience
  • Team oriented and ability to adapt quickly
  • Ability to handle multiple and highly complex tasks and activities that contain financial and operational risk

What we offer

  • Attractive hourly pay 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

Closing: June 10, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-286573

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