Operational Purchasing Specialist

Metso
$96,526 - $122,224 a year
Queensland
1 day ago
Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 09/18/2025

Who we are?
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise.Our Global Organisation strives on positive change to our World by offering sustainable solutions for their Mining equipment. Our people are highly motivated, self-automated and driven.

Our culture
Our values of high ambition-always, customer in centre, getting it done together and being open and honest guide our everyday decisions and way of working. They are the guiding principles we expect everyone to act accordingly, and we believe that by living our values we will build a common, thriving culture.

The role:
This role is responsible for planning and executing purchasing of goods and materials to meet both internal and external demand. In addition to this other responsibilities include;

Coordinate the supply of standard items to meet internal and external customer requirements
Check purchase requests against inventory records, or stock on hand
Running purchase requisition reports daily and converting as necessary
Create purchase orders on local vendors for specific demand requirements and expedite the orders to meet delivery dates for internal and external customers when necessary
Confirm vendor acknowledgements, verifying delivery meets required customer dates
Recording order confirmations and late notifications to internal and external stakeholders
Preferable knowledge of Global Principle or Intercompany Model would be an advantage

Only those with full working rights in Australia need apply.

The Person:
The successful candidate will possess the following;

Previous extensive SAP experience - min 2 years at high level
Mature understanding of Supply Chain Management including Incoterms, Warehousing and Logistics
Ability to manage competing demands with the ability to work towards tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Must be capable of working independently, in a fast paced environment whilst liaising closely with major stakeholders to ensure accurate, on time delivery of customer requirements
Strong communication, cooperation interpersonal and presentation skills
Understanding of customer and supplier development trends and technologies

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the specifications. You may be the right candidate for the role.

What's in it for you

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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