Purchasing Specialist

About the role

The Purchasing Specialist will support Bechtel's Mining & Metals business in Brisbane by managing the creation and administration of project‑specific purchasing documents, ensuring legal and commercial terms are correctly applied, and coordinating with suppliers to meet project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and prepare project master purchasing pro‑forma forms, incorporating legal and commercial terms based on prime contract requirements.
• Maintain and monitor project bidder lists, gathering input from all procurement and operational functions.
• Issue, track and administer purchase orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in purchase negotiations following approved negotiation plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with purchase order specifications and project service needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field.
• 5–8 years of relevant procurement/purchasing experience, or 9–12 years of broader related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop purchasing procedures, planning and forecasting.
• Experience reviewing contract requirements and preparing commercial documentation.

Required skills