Purchasing Operations Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeProcurement Full time $60,000 - $85,000

About the Opportunity


We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our Procurement team in an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting purchasing operations and data management across our manufacturing network.


This is a Temporary role that will begin soon. As a key member of our team, you'll be the backbone of day-to-day purchasing activities—ensuring materials arrive on time, coordinating with suppliers and planners, and keeping our ERP system humming with clean, accurate data.


Responsibilities
  • Process, confirm, and follow up on purchase orders for assigned sites
  • Ensure timely supplier acknowledgments match quantity, price, and delivery date
  • Update purchasing records in JDE ERP and maintain supplier item relationships
  • Liaise with suppliers, planners, and buyers to support production schedules
  • Monitor open orders and coordinate rejected/surplus materials

ERP & Data Maintenance
  • Assist with product setup, updates, and obsoleting items in JDE
  • Enforce data timelines and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accuracy
  • Support vendor creation and documentation of work instructions
  • Contribute to process improvements and uphold data standards

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred
  • 0–2 years of experience in procurement, operations, or related field or comparable valuable experience from other areas
  • Strong time management and multitasking abilities
  • Comfortable working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
  • Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment

Our Values

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Act with integrity and Do Great Things Together.


Seniority level
  • Entry level

Employment type
  • Temporary

Job function
  • Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Administrative

Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas
  • Chemical Manufacturing

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