Purchasing Advisor

We are working with our leading water client, based in Perth, recruiting for a Purchasing Advisor to join them on an initial 3 contract to provide comprehensive procurement services across all Group, Business Unit, and Regional Customers. This role involves strategic sourcing, purchasing, and expediting a wide range of goods and services.
Responsibilities:

• Purchasing: Verify shopping carts, review robotic purchase orders, solicit bids, and ensure value for money. Provide procurement support and manage purchase order changes.
• Supplier Management: Identify and manage preferred suppliers, maintain user guides, and conduct contract performance reviews.
• Customer Relationships: Liaise with manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers. Provide advice and develop customer relationships.
• Procurement Systems: Ensure accurate data entry in SRM e-procurement and SAP MM Systems. Monitor purchasing data and recommend system enhancements.

Skills and Experience:

• Substantial procurement experience in a large engineering-focused organisation.
• Experience in supplier/contractor evaluation and computer-based procurement systems.
• Contract management knowledge.
• Knowledge of procurement theory, electronic trading, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong business communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplined teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite and business computing applications.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.