Perilya is a leading Australian base metals mining and exploration company, operating one of the country’s oldest and most significant zinc, lead, and silver mines in Broken Hill, NSW. With a strong focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and community engagement, Perilya offers a rewarding environment for driven professionals looking to make an impact.

About the Role

Perilya's Broken Hill Operations is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchasing & Supply Officer to join our Supply team. Reporting to the Supply Supervisor, you will be responsible for procurement, inventory control, warehouse operations, and supplier coordination to ensure critical materials and services are available to support our underground mining and processing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing, warehousing, inventory control or supply chain experience who enjoys working in a dynamic mining environment and delivering exceptional internal customer service.

- Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders to meet operational requirements.
- Liaise with suppliers to source materials, expedite deliveries and manage lead-time changes.
- Coordinate receipting, storage, issuing and despatch of inventory and consumables.
- Conduct stocktakes and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Verify supplier invoices and assist with resolving purchasing discrepancies.
- Support warehouse operations, stock control and materials handling activities.
- Ensure hazardous goods and inventory are stored and managed safely.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, warehouse organisation and inventory security.
- Provide responsive support to Mining, Processing, Maintenance and other departments.




- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply functions.

About You

- Previous experience in purchasing, warehousing, inventory control, logistics or supply chain operations.
- Experience within mining, heavy industry or a similar industrial environment.
- Strong attention to detail and administration skills.
- Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience using ERP systems such as Pronto or similar inventory and purchasing systems.
- Current driver's licence.
- Forklift licence (highly regarded).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

- Residential role based in Broken Hill.
- Opportunity to work within a respected and established mining operation.
- Supportive team setting with opportunities for development and cross-functional learning.
- Exposure to all aspects of purchasing, warehousing and inventory management within a mining environment.
- Access to employee wellbeing programs and ongoing training opportunities.

Why Broken Hill?

Broken Hill offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable housing, short commute times, family-friendly amenities, excellent schools and access to some of Australia's most unique outback landscapes. Enjoy a rewarding career while being part of a close-knit mining community.

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

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📌 Purchasing & Supply Officer (Broken Hill)
🏢 Perilya
📍 Broken Hill