Purchasing Officer – Manufacturing
Olympic Industries | Para Hills West, SA
Established in ****, Olympic Industries is a leading South Australian manufacturer of steel products ranging from small garden sheds to large industrial buildings. Due to continued growth, we're seeking an experienced
Purchasing Officer
to lead our purchasing function and support our manufacturing operations from our Para Hills West head office.
This is a hands‐on role suited to someone with strong supplier negotiation skills, manufacturing purchasing experience, and the ability to ensure continuity of supply in a fast‐paced environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Purchasing Officer is responsible for overseeing end‐to‐end purchasing activities to ensure materials and components are sourced cost‐effectively, meet quality requirements, and align with production schedules.
You will be responsible for the purchasing function, managing supplier relationships, and work closely with Production, Engineering, and Logistics to keep operations running efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, components, and packaging
Prepare, review and approve purchase orders
Monitor stock levels and ensure continuity of supply
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times with key suppliers
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
Monitor supplier performance relating to cost, quality, and delivery
Liaise with Production on forecasts, lead times, and delivery priorities
Ensure accurate reconciliation of purchase orders, invoices, and goods receipting
Maintain accurate purchasing data within MRP and supporting systems




Identify cost savings, efficiency improvements, and continuous improvement opportunities
About You
You are an experienced purchasing specialist who enjoys combining hands‐on processing work with responsibility for Supplier engagement, within a manufacturing environment. You like taking control of processes; from start to finish and seeing tasks through to completion.
You will bring:
Proven purchasing or procurement experience within manufacturing or industrial environments; preferred, but not required
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
High attention to detail with strong planning and organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
A proactive, solutions‐focused approach
What We Offer
Stable, full‐time role with an established South Australian manufacturer
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Chance to influence purchasing performance and operational efficiency
Long‐term career development opportunities
Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications
Requirements
Current Australian driver's licence (Class C)
Ability to work from our Para Hills West head office
Australian citizenship is required for this position
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment medical, including drug screen
Apply Now
If you are a motivated Purchasing Officer looking to take the next step in your career within manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.
Apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter (optional but encouraged).
Olympic Industries is an equal opportunity employer.

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