Purchasing Administrator

About the Opportunity

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.

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

Are you who we are looking for?

In addition to working in a high-volume processing environment, you have:

• Relevant purchasing or procurement experience within a large organisation (desirable, but not crucial)
• Strong attention to detail
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Are we who you are looking for?

Working out of our newly renovated Newcastle CBD office, we offer a range of benefits:

• 12-14 month temporary contract role (potential to be extended)  
• Flexible work options including working from home
• Attractive remuneration & bonus structure
• 26 weeks paid parental leave including super payments 
• Company ownership through the $1k Employee Share Gift program
• Referral scheme bonuses – refer a friend for $3K
• Career progression as our internal function continues to grow
• Friendly office with a great working culture
• Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs

About Whitehaven Coal
 

Whitehaven Coal is an important player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With 20 years of industry experience we have developed a growing reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.

We will be actively shortlisting and interviewing for this role and encourage early applications.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal people 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.
 

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