Purchasing Officer

ACE Group | Perth, Western Australia

Full-Time Opportunity | Purchasing, Procurement & Stores Management

About ACE Group

ACE Group is an established Australian business delivering specialised manufacturing, engineering and industrial solutions to the mining and resources sectors.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Purchasing Officer to join our Operations Team. This is a hands-on position combining procurement, supplier management, cost control and oversight of our stores operations.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll play an key role in maintaining supply continuity, supporting production requirements and ensuring our purchasing and inventory processes operate efficiently.

About the Role

This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys taking ownership, building strong supplier relationships and working closely with operational teams.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Purchasing & Procurement

- Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including quotations, purchase orders and supplier communications.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, terms and delivery arrangements to achieve competitive commercial outcomes.
- Monitor outstanding orders and coordinate timely delivery of materials and equipment.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier details and transactions within the ERP system.
- Support purchasing cost analysis, supplier performance reviews and cost-saving initiatives.

Supplier & Vendor Management

- Assist with supplier evaluations, onboarding and compliance requirements.




- Review supplier agreements and identify potential commercial risks for management consideration.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
- Ensure commercial agreements are managed in accordance with company approval requirements.

Stores & Inventory Management

- Oversee daily stores operations and provide direction to Storepersons.
- Manage minimum and maximum stock levels to support workshop requirements.
- Coordinate month-end stocktakes and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ensure stores receipting and issuing transactions are accurately recorded through OPTO.
- Maintain organised stores areas in accordance with 5S standards.
- Coordinate tool maintenance, repairs and replacements, and maintain relevant tool, calibration and safety documentation registers.

Operational Support & Compliance

- Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Planning and Finance teams.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, quality and safety requirements.
- Assist with resolving supplier, delivery and invoice discrepancies.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, inventory control and operational efficiency.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised,



commercially aware and confident managing competing priorities in a busy operational environment.

Ideally, you will bring:

- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain administration.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, mining or industrial environment.
- Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
- An understanding of inventory management, stock control and stores operations.
- Experience using ERP or inventory management systems, with OPTO experience highly regarded.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- The confidence to coordinate stores personnel and work collaboratively across operational departments.

Why Join ACE Group?

- Join an established Australian business supporting the mining and industrial sectors.
- Enjoy a varied role combining purchasing, supplier management and stores operations.
- Work closely with an experienced Operations Team.
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements, cost efficiencies and business performance.
- Fully equipped onsite gym available 7 days per week.

Ready for Your Next Prospect?

If you are an experienced Purchasing Officer who enjoys a hands-on operational role and building strong supplier relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join ACE Group and contribute to the continued success of our operations.

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