Job Description
Strong vendor management and commercial negotiation skills
Smithfield office location - Work from home 1 to 2 days/week after probation
The Company
We are partnering with a leading industrial engineering business supporting heavy industry operations across mining, metals, power generation, oil & gas, mechanical engineering, and emerging energy sectors.
The business provides drive and power systems that help keep important infrastructure and industrial equipment running safely and efficiently.
The Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing supplier and vendor relationships while supporting purchasing activities across the business.
This role has a strong focus on vendor management, supplier compliance, commercial negotiation and identifying cost-saving opportunities, alongside general purchasing and supply chain responsibilities.
Manage and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, service and commercial value
Set up and manage vendor onboarding processes, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are completed
Manage supplier compliance, including insurance certificates, licences and other required documentation
Maintain accurate vendor master data and monitor compliance and insurance expiry dates within the ERP system
Negotiate supplier pricing, terms and agreements to achieve cost savings and favourable commercial outcomes
Lead commercial negotiations for longer-term service agreements and operational suppliers
Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs, improve vendor performance and strengthen supplier relationships
Support purchasing activities including sourcing, obtaining quotations, negotiating, ordering and supplier coordination




Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure products and services are available when required and at the right cost
Monitor supplier performance and identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks
Support inventory and purchasing processes to help minimise stock shortages and excess inventory
Review existing processes and drive continuous improvement across purchasing and vendor management
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system
Provide support across the wider Supply Chain team and business as required
About You
Trade or commercial background in supply chain, logistics, purchasing or procurement
Minimum 4 years' experience in purchasing and/or vendor management
Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing, terms and service agreements
Solid commercial awareness with the ability to identify and demonstrate cost savings
Experience with vendor onboarding, supplier compliance and maintaining documentation
Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience across freight, logistics, inventory or operational suppliers advantageous
Experience with SAP, Navision/Business Central advantageous
What's on offer
Training and development opportunities
1 to 2 days work from home after probation.
Smithfield office location
A supportive team environment with a solid focus on collaboration and growth
This is a collaborative and supportive environment where continuous improvement, operational excellence, and practical problem-solving are valued.
The team works closely with local and overseas suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure effective purchasing, vendor management, supply chain efficiency, and high service levels across complex industrial operations.
Purchasing Officer - Vendor Management • Smithfield, NSW, AU

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