Purchasing Officer
Aliaxis
Office
Smithfield, Australia
Full Time
Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.
Vinidex
For over six decades, Vinidex has been leading the way – setting the industry benchmark for pipeline systems and solutions. Our legacy spans across building, infrastructure, agriculture, and civil sectors.
We make life flow with groundbreaking, high-quality products, connecting everything from water, gas, and energy throughout Australia.
With the Aliaxis group as our parent company, we are part of one of the world's largest global networks to bring solutions to the world's water challenges.
We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on our community. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:
- We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast
- We Care for the environment, our customers and each other
- We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Officer – Indirect to join our supply chain team in Smithfield. This is a 12mth Fixed Term Contract where your role is pivotal to ensuring the smooth operation of indirect purchasing across Vinidex. If you’re experienced in SAP and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to work locally while making a meaningful impact.
What You Will Do in the Role
- Create and maintain vendor profiles in SAP for indirect spend categories
- Convert purchase requisitions into accurate purchase orders
- Update supplier acknowledgements and delivery schedules
- Resolve supplier issues including invoice variances, returns, and quality concerns
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure efficient procurement processes
About You
- Proven experience using SAP in a purchasing or procurement role (essential)
- Strong analytical skills and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience in a supply chain or operations environment preferred
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Able to work independently, manage change, and prioritise effectively
- Customer-focused with a commitment to continuous improvement
Why join us? We care
- Hybrid role, WFH 2 days per week, with flexible working hours available.
- You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment
- Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer
- Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family
- We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards
- Opportunity to join our mentoring programs
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council
- Career development opportunities available at locally and globally
- A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero"
For more information this role, please contact Carla Treuer on 0497 323 252
Purchasing Officer
Office
Smithfield, Australia
Full Time
August 15, 2025