Central Purchasing Supply Officer

Central Purchasing Supply Officer

• West Perth
• Monday to Friday
• Permanent Full Time

The Company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Central Purchasing Supply Officer to join our dynamic growing team.

If you have strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, then we want to hear from you. You will be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities for aviation materials, equipment and services, by collaborating with various departments and suppliers across the region to achieve compliance and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Supply & Purchasing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the supply team.

This position is ideal for someone with strong logistics and purchasing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll be part of a collaborative team that keeps our operations running smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Collaborate with other CPU team members to manage, process, and monitor repairable/rotable parts and components
• Maintain optimal stock levels by continuously reviewing and adjusting min/max thresholds in consultation with the Supply and Purchasing Manage or Director of Procurement & Contracts, APAC.
• Shared processing, administration, and monitoring of parts/component warranties with other CPU members
• Liaise and action requisitions from all Engineering and Operational Bases locations within the same day whenever possible
• Liaise directly with suppliers regarding availability, pricing, and orders
• Monitor and report on expired parts across all Engineering and Operational Bases, with monthly reviews on the first working day
• Conduct aeronautical acceptance and Inwards Goods inspection, receipting, and dispatching of parts, forwarding, or filing of release and invoice documentation and recording inventory movements in and out of system as required for after-hours receipting and/or dispatch
• Address non-conforming products immediately in accordance with the Logistics Manual.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Aviation experience desirable, will consider experience in logistics and procurement
• An ability to interpret technical data correctly and apply the information to satisfactorily complete purchasing and logistics tasks
• Knowledge of aircraft manufacturers and product suppliers
• Relevant aircraft/product knowledge
• A sound understanding of conformity acceptance inspections and processes
• Experience using computerised inventory management systems

About you:

• Strong multitasking and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks to ensure effective sequence tasks.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and take ownership of tasks without requiring direction.
• Strong computer literacy
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• A strong work ethic where you are driven to do the best job possible.
• Maintain proper focus and discipline while conducting safety sensitive duties.
• An ability to display effective, strong, and professional communication skills. Relate effectively to base personnel, clients, vendors, colleagues, and other external organisations
• An ability to thoroughly understand the company's organisational policies and practices

By joining our team, you will work in a rewarding and professional environment, with a diverse team of people sharing ideas and experiences.

We offer an employee benefits and access to a comprehensive wellbeing platform.

If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application. If you have any questions about this position, please contact: -

PHI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.

Applications close Friday, 28 November 2025. PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.