Purchasing Officer
Permanent | South East, Brisbane | Up to $110,000 package
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join one of Australia's leading electrical contracting and engineering businesses.
My client has delivered more than 320 projects nationwide across commercial, residential, infrastructure, health, education, data centres and government.
With a strong pipeline of major projects, the business is seeking a commercially minded purchasing professional to support its continued growth.
The Role
Working closely with project managers, estimators, finance and site teams, you will coordinate the procurement of electrical materials, equipment and services across multiple projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
Raising and managing purchase orders from creation through to delivery
Sourcing electrical materials, equipment and project supplies
Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations
Negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial terms
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Monitoring stock availability, back orders and delivery schedules
Coordinating deliveries across project sites and the head office
Resolving pricing, invoice, quality and delivery discrepancies
Maintaining accurate supplier, product and purchasing information
Supporting project teams with urgent and specialist procurement needs
Identifying opportunities to improve costs and purchasing processes
Ensuring procurement activities align with project budgets and deadlines
Assisting with supplier reviews and contract administration
About You
To be successful,



you will ideally offer:
Previous experience as a Purchasing Officer, Procurement Officer or Buyer
Experience within electrical contracting, construction, engineering, manufacturing or trades
Strong supplier-management and negotiation skills
Confidence reviewing quotations and commercial terms
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
The ability to manage competing priorities and urgent project requirements
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Competence using purchasing, ERP and Microsoft Office systems
A practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach
Knowledge of electrical products, construction materials or project-based procurement would be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Salary package of up to $110,000
South East Brisbane location
Join an established Australian-owned business with a strong national presence
Exposure to major projects across a diverse range of sectors
Team-oriented and team-oriented working environment
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Stable business with a significant pipeline of current and upcoming work
If you are an experienced purchasing qualified looking to join a successful and growing project-based business, please apply or contact Millie Higgins at Core Talent for a confidential discussion.
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