Bengalla - Purchasing Officer
Bengalla Mining Company Pty Limited
Date: 1 day ago
City: Muswellbrook, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Bengalla Mining Company (a member of New Hope Group) is a joint venture open cut coal mine with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability. We have a very collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment.
Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, supplies international coal markets with approximately 13 Mtpa and has consent to operate through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.
The Opportunity
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join the Procurement team at Bengalla Mining Company on a permanent, full time basis. Working Monday to Friday and reporting to the Procurement and Supply Superintendent, you will be responsible for:
Qualifications And Experience
Possessing a vibrant, can-do approach, the successful candidate will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:
Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.
This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Bengalla Mining Company and opportunities such as this are few within the region.
Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.
Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, supplies international coal markets with approximately 13 Mtpa and has consent to operate through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.
The Opportunity
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join the Procurement team at Bengalla Mining Company on a permanent, full time basis. Working Monday to Friday and reporting to the Procurement and Supply Superintendent, you will be responsible for:
- Processing of direct charge, stores, and repair purchase requisitions into purchase orders
- Evaluation of quotes
- Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained
- Quoting, negotiating of Forward Purchase Agreements (FPAs)
- Inventory control including usage reviews and cataloguing
- Applying continuous improvement processes to Bengalla; identifying and implementing improvement changes
- Assisting Bengalla staff with purchasing requirements e.g. quotes, vendor management etc.
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to the HSE vision and following HSEQ management system requirements as needed.
Qualifications And Experience
Possessing a vibrant, can-do approach, the successful candidate will have the following skills, qualifications and experience:
- Demonstrated work experience in a purchasing role or similar e.g. contracts, inventory control (essential)
- Previous experience working in the Mining and/or Heavy Industry (preferable)
- Certificate IV in Procurement or other relevant qualification (desirable)
- Confidence, with well-honed negotiation skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement ability
- The ability to build effective working relationships with team members, internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to multitask whilst retaining strong attention to detail
- Sound computer literacy including Microsoft Office – especially Excel
- Previous exposure to an Enterprise Resource Planning Software, preferably PULSE
- Proven safety record, "zero harm" attitude and ability to comply with safety and environmental standards at all times.
Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.
This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Bengalla Mining Company and opportunities such as this are few within the region.
Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.