About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Purchasing Officer to join our dynamic team and support our Procurement Lead in ensuring seamless procurement operations in compliance with our company’s Purchasing Procedures.

Role Responsibilities:
As a Purchasing Officer, you will play a pivotal role within our procurement function. Your responsibilities will include:

•     To raise purchase orders on approved vendors for all inventory and service requirements
•     Follow up all outstanding and overdue Purchase Orders to ensure their expeditious delivery to site
•     Ensuring cost prices are correctly recorded in the SAP system
•     Managing supplier relationships to ensure performance is in line with agreed targets
•     To identify and resolve business risks by leading processes with suppliers to expedite delivery or find alternative product/supplier solutions
•     Cost Savings improvements by finding ways to cut procurement costs and boost efficiency for improved results.

About your experience

We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic with experience/qualifications in a similar role:

•     Demonstrated success in a similar role
•     Familiarity with sectors like Mining, Minerals, or Heavy Manufacturing
•     Ability to multitask and prioritise workload
•     High attention to detail
•     Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships and solving problems.

About our team

Liberty Bell Bay is Australia’s sole ferroalloy producer, operating four electric arc furnaces and sinter Plant to manufacture high-carbon ferromanganese, silicomanganese, and sinter. A proud member of the GFG Alliance, we nurture an agile, entrepreneurial culture marked by boundless energy, ambition, and a commitment to sustainable growth initiatives. Our mission is to empower our people and businesses to prosper and progress, and we welcome you to be part of shaping the future with us.

Join us at Liberty Bell Bay, situated just 50km north of Launceston, Tasmania, and experience a unique lifestyle opportunity. Benefit from short commutes, easy access to recreational activities, affordable housing options, exceptional schools, a vibrant cultural and sporting scene, and inclusive communities.

Next steps

Across our different business units, we offer career opportunities for people who share our drive, passion, and ambition. From apprentices and graduates to experienced professionals, we are committed to offering fulfilling careers and the chance to grow as our business grows. We would love you to be part of our journey.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to responding to every applicant.