Purchasing Officer

at  Yara

Date posted: Jan 22, 2025
Location:Perth, WA, AU
Area of Expertise: Transport and Logistics
Job Type: Permanent
Work mode (place): On site
Job Requisition ID: 21527

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Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
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Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Buyer, Operations, Financ

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Yara are seeking applications for their permanent full-time role of Purchasing Officer. Reporting to the Purchasing Superintendent, the Purchasing Officer is responsible for ensuring goods and services are procured to the satisfaction of corporate and operational requirements in accordance with Yara policies and procedures.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Checking to ensure appropriate authorisation on Purchase Requisitions, and other relevant internal and external documents;
• Requesting quotations, evaluating bids, negotiating and evaluating proposals fromBusiness Partners;
• Negotiating and the award of a variety of Purchase and Service Orders including: Spare Parts and Consumable orders; Capital Equipment orders; Consultancy Agreements; Rental or Lease Agreements or Logistics.Assist with material Frame Agreement development and related activities;
• Organise and oversee simple and complex logistics arrangements for road, air and sea freight movements;
• Checking to ensure that RFQ summaries and purchase order documents are accurate and professionally prepared – particularly those requiring higher authority to commit funds;
• Effectively utilising computerised Purchasing and Materials Management systems to enhance individual performance and accuracy for the benefit of all users;
• Proactive expediting of department Purchase Orders;
• Assist with invoice queries to ensure prompt payment to vendors;
• Cooperating with staff of user departments so that realistic quality control and supply schedules are established and maintained;
• Generating annual cost savings resulting from effective personal and team initiatives and strategies during the course of committing company funds;
• To effectively utilise the computerised procurement and materials management systems, with specific emphasis on contractor/supplier performance, stock control and cost reduction.

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