Purchasing Officer

Job description:

About Schramm Powered by Epiroc
Schramm, powered by Epiroc, manufactures cutting-edge reverse circulation (RC) drilling rigs and hammers for industries like exploration, geothermal, water well, and surface drilling. With facilities in Australia, Schramm offers full-spectrum service, engineered upgrades, rig refurbishments, consumables, and OEM parts. For over 120 years, Schramm has pioneered technological innovation and developed successful customer relationships worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Officer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services that support production, aftermarket operations, and inventory management.

You will manage end-to-end purchasing activities, work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and contribute to sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders in the ERP system in line with demand and procurement policies
• Monitor orders through to delivery, managing delays, backorders, and changes as required
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, and lead times
• Support supplier negotiations within delegated authority
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers, including documentation and system setup
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to support cost, quality, and supply continuity
• Support sourcing activities (RFQs, supplier comparisons, and recommendations)
• Work closely with production, planning, and engineering teams to ensure material availability
• Coordinate logistics and freight, resolving delivery issues where needed
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and support reporting on orders, supplier performance, and spend
• Contribute to continuous improvement and category management initiatives

About you

• Certificate or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of purchase order management, supplier coordination, and lead times
• Experience using ERP systems and maintaining accurate data
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build strong working relationships

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Company-paid income protection and enhanced leave entitlements
• Free on-site parking
• A collaborative, supportive and technically driven team environment
• Opportunities to grow your skills within a global organisation

If you're a motivated procurement professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you