About the role The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for the procurement of raw materials, consumables, finished goods, equipment, office supplies, and facility maintenance services. This role requires robust organisational, communication, and negotiation skills to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing while maintaining excellent supplier relationships.

Key responsibilities

- Raise and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for office, workshop and project sites.

- Source and procure raw materials, consumables, equipment, office supplies and services.

- Follow up outstanding purchase orders and ensure timely deliveries.

- Liaise with suppliers and internal staff to resolve purchasing and supply issues.

- Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service and delivery performance.

- Maintain purchasing records, supplier databases and pricing schedules.

- Negotiate competitive pricing and long-term supply agreements.

- Assist with inventory and stock purchasing requirements.

- Prepare purchasing reports and cost analysis as required.

- Perform other purchasing and administrative duties as directed.

About you





- Previous purchasing or procurement experience 3 years (preferred but not essential – full training will be provided to the right candidate).

- Strong numerical and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

- Good analytical skills and the ability to prepare accurate costing reports.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Fluent English and Korean language skills (spoken and written).

- Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- A positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).

About us

NWEC (New World Engineering & Construction) Pty Ltd is a leading Australian steel fabrication, installation, major projects, and welding resource supply company. For over 38 years, we have delivered high-quality fabrication, construction, and resource solutions to the petrochemical, rail, road, gas, mining, process, and heavy industry sectors across Australia.

📌 Purchasing Officer – Bilingual (English & Korean) (Villawood)
🏢 NWEC
📍 Villawood