Expeditors

The position of Purchasing Expeditor will ensure operational procurement needs are met in a timely and effective manner through the follow up and expedite of open and overdue purchase orders in accordance with South32 policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Supply – Purchasing Supervisor, key role accountabilities include:

• Provides administrative support in the execution of expediting activities in a timely and effective manner as instructed and in line with specified guidelines, processes and procedures.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal functions (Maintenance, Production, etc.) to ensure operational material and service requirements are met in line with schedules.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers to track and measure delivery quantity is in full and on time
• Expedites purchase orders when required and requested by inventory planners and end users, using manual and automated processes
• Tracks open purchase orders and liaise with requesters to utilise or close out remaining open amounts.
• Update Purchase Orders with Supplier notifications.
• Actively manage the expediting process automation (robot)
• Actively participate in Supply improvement projects as directed by the Purchasing Supervisor
• Identify suppliers that are consistently non-performing and support Purchasing Supervisor, Category Management and Sourcing Teams in initiative to improve suppliers’ performance
• Notify end users where changes to the delivery date on Purchase Orders with impact the safety or scheduling of work.
• Complete material tracking reports for the operations as required
• Provide support for monthly reporting activities as requested

About You

You will be required to have the following. 

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in in the Purchasing environment working on SAP preferably mining or resources
• Full understanding of the entire P2P process chain
• High level proficiency Microsoft Excel and similar applications

Qualifications

• Certificate in a relevant discipline such as Supply or Business Administration

Our benefits 

• Competitive Salary
• Incentive bonus
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education and career development

 
Location

This role will be based at our office in the heart of the Perth CBD. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home)

Our culture 

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications close 8th November 2022