Purchasing Officer

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of company fleet vehicles, including whereabouts, utilisation, and lifecycle status
• Oversee national facility services such as rent contracts, utilities, waste disposal, and building compliance
• Operate the national Uniforms and PPE program, ensuring supplier compliance with branding and stock availability
• Manage the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and maintain vendor master data
• Ensure timely and accurate purchase order processing, cost allocation, and approval workflows
• Liaise with landlords, councils, and service vendors to maintain service levels

Requirements

• Previous experience in procurement operations, preferably in facilities, fleet, or indirect materials and services
• Experience managing multiple vendor relationships and contract execution
• Working experience in SAP MM ERP (specifically MM or P2P functions)
• Strong organisational, project coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• High attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with 12% Super and a 5% annual bonus
• Permanent full-time role within a culture-first organisation
• Access to an employee benefits discount scheme
• A wide variety of social activities, including a day off for your birthday
• Modern, purpose-built office in Alexandria with onsite parking or easy transit access

About the Company

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, a global leader in the elevator industry spanning 100 countries. With over 64,000 employees worldwide and 1,200 in Australia, we design, install, service, and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. We pride ourselves on our innovative technology and a supportive culture that promotes professional growth and development.