Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.

Vinidex For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors.

We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia.

With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.

We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the setting and a positive impact on our community. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

- We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
- We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
- We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions

About the role we are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Purchasing Officer to join our Supply Chain team.



This role combines indirect procurement responsibilities with exciting supply chain projects focused on cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, and continuous improvement across our operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, driving efficiencies, and contributing to business improvement initiatives.

What will you do

- Manage indirect purchasing activities across multiple business functions.
- Raise, process, and monitor purchase orders and requisitions.
- Ensure purchase orders are maintained and closed within required timeframes.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier consolidation initiatives
- Resolve supplier issues including invoice variances, returns, and quality concerns.
- Analyse indirect spend and recommend procurement improvements.
- Coordinate and support a variety of Supply Chain and operational projects.
- Assist with sourcing products and services for operational and facility-related requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function.

About you

- Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related role.




- Prior hands-on experience using SAP or similar large-scale ERP software is highly advantageous.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-service approach to managing vendor queries.
- Demonstrated team player with a collaborative style who is positive, resilient and wants to work in a team that likes to have some fun.
- Excellent time management and coordination skills with a sense of urgency, results focussed, with high attention to detail and analytical mindset
- You have a can-do attitude, are flexible, adaptable and always have the customer at the forefront of everything you do!
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Why join us? We care

- Hybrid role:3 days in the office and 2 days from home (initially full-time in the office for training)

- Onsite parking available
- You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment
- Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family
- We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council
- Career opportunities may be available at home and abroad.
- A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"

For more information this role, please contact Harjot Dhody on +61 419902624.

📌 Purchasing Officer - Indirect-1 (Sydney)
🏢 Aliaxis
📍 Sydney