Job Description
Materials Buyer & Expeditor Location: Perth, WA Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Airswift is seeking an experienced Materials Buyer & Expeditor to support procurement and materials management activities for shutdown and operational requirements.
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This role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, expediting, and coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment while ensuring supply continuity, supplier performance, and cost-effective procurement outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with operations, maintenance, logistics, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure critical materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
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Key Responsibilities
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Procurement & Purchasing
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Source and procure materials, equipment, and inventory items from local and international suppliers.
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Prepare and manage RFQs, including supplier evaluations and commercial assessments.
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Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms to achieve the best commercial outcome.
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Raise and administer Purchase Orders through SAP, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures.
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Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve technical, commercial, taxation, insurance, HSE, and legal matters.
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Maintain complete procurement records and audit trails.
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Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
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Facilitate resolution of invoice queries with Accounts Payable and suppliers.
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Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders and team members.
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Expediting & Materials Coordination
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Expedite purchase orders to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
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Monitor and manage long lead and critical items for shutdown and operational requirements.
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Run and analyse Material Status Reports (MSR) and open Purchase Order reports in SAP.
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Liaise with suppliers to obtain production schedules, milestones, and delivery updates.
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Coordinate with logistics providers and freight forwarders to ensure timely transportation and receipt of materials.
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Support urgent and critical expediting requirements while maintaining detailed SAP expediting records.
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Facilitate resolution of supplier quality documentation requirements in collaboration with Quality teams.
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Track supplier performance and contribute to improvements in Supply In Full On Time (SIFOT) performance and Total Replenishment Lead Time (TRLT).
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Process Improvement & Stakeholder Support
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Act as the primary point of contact for offshore buyer support teams regarding procurement and expediting matters.
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Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend improvements to Procure-to-Pay processes.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and expediting functions.
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Participate in procurement, expediting, and operational planning meetings.
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Maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
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Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and governance requirements.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, preferably within the oil and gas, energy, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
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Demonstrated experience supporting shutdowns, maintenance campaigns, or project procurement activities.
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Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, contract administration, and materials management processes.
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Experience expediting materials and managing supplier performance.
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Advanced SAP experience, particularly within the MM Module, with working knowledge of AP and PM modules.
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Solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain operations.
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Experience negotiating commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
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Knowledge of Australian Industry Participation (AIP) requirements is advantageous.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents (PR) will be considered for this role.
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📌 Material Buyer And Expeditor (Perth)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Perth