Administrator - Purchasing

Whitehaven Coal

Posted on:  10th Feb 2023

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

About The Role
Our Newcastle office has an opening for a Purchasing Administrator to join our lively and close-knit Procurement Team. A Keen eye for detail is a must as well as the ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal departments across our mining operations. This role is a job share and will be a Permanent Part Time role (2 days a week).

What You’ll Do
As well as providing a high standard of quality transactional procurement services, duties will include:

  • Converting approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders
  • Supporting the Procurement team & working closely with the Accounts team
  • Reporting, inbox management and other admin functions
  • Stakeholder engagement & providing an excellent level of customer service

What You’ll Bring 
In addition to working in a high-volume processing environment, you have:

  • Relevant purchasing or procurement experience within a large organisation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why Whitehaven Coal?

  • Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
  • Competitive Salary Packages | Salary Sacrificing Options
  • Employee referral scheme - $3000 for successful referrals!
  • Flexible work options |Free parking
  • Newly renovated office with water views
  • Great team culture including monthly rooftop BBQs

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer. 

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