Job Description

Hamilton Island Enterprises – Hamilton Island QLD

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4mo ago , from Hamilton Island Enterprises

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PURCHASING & EXPEDITING MANAGER – Maintenance Stores

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Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing & Expediting Manager to lead purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations across Engineering, Services, and Maintenance departments. Reporting to the General Manager Logistics & Supply, this role is critical in ensuring procurement governance, inventory accuracy, and supply chain efficiency across a complex island-based logistics setting.

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Why you'll love working with us

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- Lead end-to-end procurement and inventory operations island-wide
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- Live and work in paradise with no commute or city stress
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- Enjoy staff perks including gym access and island discounts
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Your Role

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As Purchasing & Expediting Manager, you will oversee purchasing, inventory control, supplier performance, and warehouse operations. You will drive compliance, improve systems, and lead a high-performing team to ensure seamless supply chain operations across the island.

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Where you'll make an impact

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- Oversee purchasing activities and enforce RFQ governance across departments
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- Review and approve purchase requisitions in line with financial delegations
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- Manage supplier engagement and monitor performance and risk
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- Own and optimise inventory levels across multiple locations
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- Drive inventory accuracy, stock lifecycle management, and reporting
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- Lead ERP (CIA) system improvements and data integrity initiatives
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- Generate and analyse inventory and supply chain performance reports
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- Manage complex logistics including freight, barge schedules,



and delays
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- Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency
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- Lead, coach, and develop purchasing and warehouse teams
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- Manage workforce planning, rostering, and team performance
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- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements
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- Maintain SOPs and support continuous improvement initiatives
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What we're looking for

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You are a commercially minded leader with strong procurement and logistics expertise. You thrive in complex environments, bring a structured approach to operations, and are confident managing compliance, teams, and stakeholder relationships.

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To be successful, you will need:

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- Proven experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain operations
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- Experience in warehouse or logistics environments
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- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
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- Strong understanding of procurement governance and inventory control
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- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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- High attention to detail and organisational ability
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- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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- Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment
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- Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Logistics, or related field
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About Hamilton Island

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Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
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A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember!

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📌 Purchasing and Expediting Manager (Whitsunday Regional)
🏢 Hamilton Island Enterprises
📍 Whitsunday Regional