Purchasing Specialist

APA

. Manage purchasing activities from approved demand through to purchase order placement .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and purchasing processes, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiation of commercial terms. Strong ability to manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement governance and documentation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceRFQ ManagementSupplier NegotiationStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

PurchasingSourcingSupplier EvaluationCommercial NegotiationERP Data ManagementContract ManagementDocument ControlAudit RequirementsLogistics CoordinationCost Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainInfrastructure ProjectsCommercial EnvironmentTechnical CategoriesBackground Vetting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage purchasing activities from approved demand through to purchase order placement
Undertake sourcing activities, including RFQs, bid evaluations and supplier recommendations
Negotiate commercial terms, pricing and delivery requirements with suppliers
Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance
Resolve commercial, delivery and supply issues collaboratively
Coordinate purchasing, expediting and logistics activities with project teams, suppliers and service providers
Maintain accurate purchase orders, sourcing records and ERP data
Resolve purchasing and invoice issues
Ensure procurement documentation is complete and audit-ready
Support infrastructure project cost, schedule and quality outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain or a related commercial environment, ideally supporting major projects, infrastructure or technical categories
Demonstrated experience undertaking RFQs, evaluating supplier offers and making commercially sound supplier recommendations
Sound commercial and negotiation capability
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sourcing and purchasing activities, suppliers, priorities and deadlines concurrently
Understanding of purchasing and procurement governance, including purchase orders, contracts, delegations, document control and audit requirements
Strong stakeholder management, communication and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across project, engineering and commercial teams
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia
Candidates are subject to background vetting, including Police checks, before and during employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive remuneration
Employee benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Wellbeing initiatives
Targeted career development programs
Inclusive parental leave policy offering 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation