Purchasing Coordinator/Office Assistant

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Looking for a role that offers stability, purpose and work-life balance? Join a global sustainability leader while enjoying part-time hours that fit your lifestyle.

25 hours per week | 9:00am - 2:00pm, Monday to Friday (flexible start/finish times).

At Sims Metal, we play a crucial role in the circular economy, transforming metal resources into something new while minimising waste and protecting the environment. As our Purchasing Coordinator / Office Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day purchasing and administration needs of our St Marys site.

This is a key support role where you’ll build strong working relationships, keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, and ensure our team has the equipment and materials they need to operate safely and effectively.

What Your Day Might Look Like

• Raising and processing purchase orders for goods, services and PPE

• Keeping track of accruals and ensuring invoices match POs

• Checking in with contractors and suppliers about order progress

• Updating spreadsheets and completing accurate data entry (mainly Excel)

• Managing PPE inventory and assisting with stocktake

• Helping maintain vendor records and documentation

• Other administrative services / assistance that may be required from time to time

What Helps You Thrive in This Role

You’re someone who likes to stay organised, support others, and keep things moving smoothly in the background.

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement or office admin

• Confidence working with Excel and maintaining accurate records

• A friendly and clear communication style

• The ability to build positive working relationships

• Experience with SAP or similar systems (helpful, but not essential)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Part-time stability: 9am - 2pm, Monday to Friday (flexible with start and finish time if needed)

• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks (primary carer) or 6 weeks (non-primary)

• Novated Leasing: Tax-effective vehicle leasing options.

• Exclusive BUPA health insurance discounts for you and your family

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support 

• A promote from within culture to support career progression

How to Get Started

Click ‘Apply’ and upload your resume & cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Sims Metal acknowledges Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and gives respect to their Elders both past, present, and emerging.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.