Purchasing Officer (International Procurement)
Purchasing Officer (International procurement)
Location:
St Mary's, NSW
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
ABOUT CUSTOM DENNING
At Custom Denning, we're a proudly Australian manufacturer and at the forefront of designing, manufacturing, and supporting next-generation transport solutions such as zero-emissions electric buses.
As public transport transitions to cleaner technologies, Custom Denning plays a critical role in delivering compliant, high-performance vehicles that meet stringent regulatory, safety and contractual requirements. Join a respected manufacturer where contract discipline, accountability and delivery excellence truly matter.
We're now seeking a
Purchasing Officer
with a strong background in international sourcing to manage complex overseas supply chains supporting our bus manufacturing program.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the
Purchasing Officer
will take ownership of strategic sourcing activities across vehicle components and raw materials, with a particular focus on overseas and international suppliers. You will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and finance teams to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and reliable supply to support on‐time bus production.
This role suits a commercially astute procurement professional with deep experience managing international supply chains in manufacturing, automotive, rolling stock, or heavy engineering environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage end-to-end international procurement across a production line with over 7,000 individual items, ensuring on-time arrival to avoid production delays
Lead sourcing, qualification, and relationship management of overseas suppliers,



including managing time zones, language, cultural and logistical complexities
Manage international freight, customs, Incoterms, import compliance, and cross-border logistics in coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers
Collaborate with engineering and production teams on BOM alignment, technical sourcing, and supplier qualification
Manage long-lead and critical overseas components to support production schedules
Drive cost reduction and negotiate favourable commercial terms with international suppliers, accounting for currency, tariffs, and landed cost
Identify and mitigate international supply chain risks - including geopolitical, currency, logistics, and single-source risk
Manage FX exposure considerations and work with finance on hedging/costing implications of overseas purchasing
Contribute to accurate monthly reporting and procurement insights, with visibility of international supply performance
Monitor international procurement schedules and proactively resolve issues, including shipment delays and customs holds
Support ESG, modern slavery, and local content reporting requirements, particularly relevant to overseas supply chains
ABOUT YOU
You are a confident, hands-on procurement professional who understands the realities of manufacturing environments and the added complexity of sourcing from international markets.




5+ years' experience in procurement or supply chain roles within manufacturing or engineering
Demonstrated experience managing international/overseas procurement, including working directly with offshore suppliers
Working knowledge of Incoterms, customs/import processes, and international logistics
Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing suppliers across different markets and cultures
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams
Sound understanding of BOM-driven procurement and change control
Strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Experience sourcing from Asia, Europe, or other key manufacturing regions relevant to bus/vehicle components
Experience in bus, truck, automotive, rail, or defence manufacturing
ERP/MRP experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Familiarity with FX risk and landed cost modelling
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary, reviewed annually - we invest in our people
Join Australia's only local, fully electric bus manufacturer - a genuinely rare chance
A stable, full-time permanent role in a business that's growing fast and built for the future
A down-to-earth team that's got your back, with safety at the heart of everything we do
Get hands-on with cutting-edge EV manufacturing technology - not just talk about the future, build it
Work out of our modern, purpose-built Sydney production facility
Real influence - help shape and mature the safety and quality framework as we scale
Direct line to senior leadership - your ideas won't get lost in layers of management
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📌 Purchasing Officer (International Procurement) (New South Wales)
🏢 Custom Bus Australia
📍 New South Wales