Coordinator, Purchasing and Stores Salary - $113,****** - $132,****** Permanent Full-time role – 35 Hours Flex Leave Available About Ku-ring-gai Council Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney's most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the Role Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Coordinator, Purchasing and Stores to lead our purchasing, stores and inventory operations within the Procurement and Contract Management team.
Reporting to the Manager Procurement and Contracts, you will oversee day-to-day purchasing and inventory management, supplier administration and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) support services, ensuring productive operations and compliance with Council policies, procedures and procurement requirements.
Duties will include, but are not limited to: Lead and supervise the Purchasing and Stores team, including work allocation, training, coaching and performance management.
Oversee purchasing, stores and inventory operations, including stock control, replenishment, receipting, issuing and stocktakes.




Manage selected corporate supply contracts and preferred supplier arrangements, monitoring supplier performance and compliance.
Undertake operational procurement activities, including sourcing, requests for quotations and tenders, supplier engagement and recommendations for award within delegated authority.
Oversee Procure-to-Pay (P2P) support services, including requisitioning, purchase orders, receipting and transactional purchasing support.
Manage supplier onboarding and vendor master data, ensuring accurate records and compliance with Council and fraud prevention requirements.
Provide specialist advice, support and training to Council staff on procurement procedures, inventory management, systems and operational requirements.
Monitor compliance with Council policies, procedures, delegations, contractual arrangements and recordkeeping obligations.
Prepare and analyse operational reports on purchasing activity, inventory performance, supplier management, expenditure and compliance.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, purchasing, stores and inventory management.
Assist with internal and external audit activities.
Qualifications, Skills

📌 Coordinator, Purchasing And Stores (Sydney)
🏢 Ku-ring-gai Council
📍 Sydney