Purchasing Officer - Vendor Management
- Manage and develop supplier and vendor relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements to achieve cost savings.
- Support purchasing activities and ensure compliance with supplier documentation.
- Strong vendor management and commercial negotiation skills
- $90K-$110K + Super depending on experience
- Smithfield office location - Work from home 1 to 2 days/week after probation
)The Company
We are partnering with a leading industrial engineering business supporting heavy industry operations across mining, metals, power generation, oil & gas, mechanical engineering, and emerging energy sectors. The business provides drive and power systems that help keep important infrastructure and industrial equipment running safely and efficiently.
The Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing supplier and vendor relationships while supporting purchasing activities across the business. This role has a strong focus on vendor management, supplier compliance, commercial negotiation and identifying cost-saving opportunities, alongside general purchasing and supply chain responsibilities.
- Manage and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality, service and commercial value
- Set up and manage vendor onboarding processes, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are completed
- Manage supplier compliance, including insurance certificates, licences and other required documentation
- Maintain accurate vendor master data and monitor compliance and insurance expiry dates within the ERP system
- Negotiate supplier pricing, terms and agreements to achieve cost savings and favourable commercial outcomes
- Lead commercial negotiations for longer-term service agreements and operational suppliers
- Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs, improve vendor performance and strengthen supplier relationships
- Support purchasing activities including sourcing, obtaining quotations, negotiating, ordering and supplier coordination
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure products and services are available when required and at the right cost
- Monitor supplier performance and identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks
- Support inventory and purchasing processes to help minimise stock shortages and excess inventory
- Review existing processes and drive continuous improvement across purchasing and vendor management
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system
- Provide support across the wider Supply Chain team and business as required
About You
- Trade or commercial background in supply chain, logistics, purchasing or procurement
- Minimum 4 years' experience in purchasing and/or vendor management
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing, terms and service agreements
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and demonstrate cost savings
- Experience with vendor onboarding, supplier compliance and maintaining documentation
- Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience across freight, logistics, inventory or operational suppliers advantageous
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including solid Excel capability
- Experience with SAP, Navision/Business Central advantageous
What's on offer
- $90K - $100K + Super (negotiable)
- Training and development opportunities
- 1 to 2 days work from home after probation.
- Smithfield office location
- A supportive team environment with a strong focus on collaboration and growth
This is a collaborative and supportive environment where continuous improvement, operational excellence, and practical problem-solving are valued. The team works closely with local and overseas suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure effective purchasing, vendor management, supply chain efficiency, and high service levels across complex industrial operations.
If you match the essential criteria and are looking to make your next career move, click apply now or contact Olivia on olivia.quilter@astrumrecruitment.com
Reference number: 1480398
Profession:Sales
Company: Astrum Recruitment
Date posted: 15th Sep, 2026
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