Purchasing Officer

Procurement • Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and other procure-to-pay activities.
  • Administer purchasing transactions within SAP S/4HANA.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and support procurement governance and compliance.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Professional

Pay Rate

$85,000 AUD – $95,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

Ark Energy is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Purchasing Officer to support purchasing and procurement activities across the business.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement and Contracts Specialist, this role will play a key part in ensuring the efficient and compliant procurement of goods and services. The position is responsible for supporting purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier onboarding, RFQs and other procure-to-pay activities while maintaining accurate procurement records and supporting procurement governance requirements

The Role

Working closely with Finance and stakeholders across the business, the Purchasing Officer supports the end-to-end purchasing process and contributes to the effective delivery of business and project outcomes.

The role is responsible for administering purchasing transactions within SAP S/4HANA, coordinating supplier information and quotations, maintaining procurement records and supporting compliance with procurement policies, delegated authorities and company procedures

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders within SAP S/4HANA.
  • Maintain supplier and vendor master records and support supplier onboarding activities.
  • Coordinate RFQs and obtain supplier quotations in accordance with procurement requirements.
  • Process goods receipts and service entry sheets and maintain accurate procure-to-pay records.
  • Monitor purchasing commitments, supplier deliveries and outstanding purchase orders.
  • Support procurement governance, compliance and record management activities.
  • Work with Finance, Accounts Payable and business stakeholders to resolve purchasing and invoice-related queries.
  • Prepare procurement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

About You

You are an organised and proactive professional who enjoys working with systems, processes and stakeholders to achieve efficient business outcomes.

You have strong attention to detail, enjoy working in a structured environment and take pride in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with established processes. You build positive working relationships and are comfortable managing multiple priorities while delivering a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Have

  • Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, finance administration or a similar business support role.
  • Experience processing purchase orders, supplier transactions and procurement documentation.
  • Experience using ERP systems, with SAP S/4HANA experience highly regarded.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Experience supporting procurement, RFQ administration or contract administration activities is desirable.
  • Exposure to construction, infrastructure, mining, utilities or industrial environments is advantageous.

Why Join Ark Energy?

  • Competitive remuneration package.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to develop procurement and purchasing capability within a growing renewable energy business.
  • Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities.
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives.
  • Opportunity to contribute to Australia’s energy transition.

Who We Are

Ark Energy is committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions that support Australia’s transition to a low-carbon future. Our portfolio includes wind, solar and battery energy storage projects across Australia, and we are focused on creating long-term value through the development, construction and operation of renewable energy assets.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and values-driven workplace where our people can grow, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

How to Apply

To apply, click Apply and submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Ark Energy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Company Overview

Ark Energy Corporation Pty Ltd (Ark Energy) is an Australian subsidiary of Korea Zinc Company Ltd (Korea Zinc), which is listed on the KOSPI and is the largest zinc producer in the world. Ark Energy is transforming Korea Zinc from a ‘Refiner’ to a ‘Refiner plus Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Business’. Ark Energy’s mandate is to decarbonize Korea Zinc’s global operations, starting with the Australian operations in Townsville, as part of the group’s plan to be among the first refiners in the world to produce green zinc. Ark Energy has the courage and commitment to decarbonize Korea Zinc, notwithstanding the group operates in notoriously hard to abate industry sectors. Ark Energy is leveraging its experience decarbonising Korea Zinc to support other third party commercial and industrial customers accelerate their own energy transitions. Ark Energy recently announced its friendly acquisition of Epuron, Australia’s leading independent renewable energy developer with a combined development and investigation pipeline of 9,000 MW. Ark Energy will expand Epuron’s business model to develop, build, own and operate projects long-term. Ark Energy is leveraging Korea Zinc’s investments across the hydrogen value chain to become the safest and most competitive producer of green hydrogen, as well as an extreme user and demand creator of green hydrogen. Ark Energy is building Australia’s domestic hydrogen economy first through hydrogen commercial mobility, ahead of ultimately building a new green energy export corridor from Australia to South Korea. At Ark Energy, our values drive our culture and our performance. We know that people make projects. We believe in the tremendous potential of our people and provide an inclusive work environment where our people can thrive both personally and professionally. We are leading the energy transition in notoriously hard to abate industry sectors and proud of our reputation as ‘doers’. With the growth trajectory we are on, this is an exciting time to join Ark Energy.