Purchasing Coordinator

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.

The role: 

As a Purchasing Coordinator/Office Assistant at Sims Metal, you will be responsible for the coordination & performance of activities involved with the purchasing of a diverse range of goods and services into the Northern Territory Metal business unit. The Purchasing Officer/Admin is an integral part of the procure-to-pay process in the purchasing of goods and services.

We're looking for someone who can build strong working relationships, deliver great customer service, and always be on the lookout for ways to improve how we do things. You'll also support safety and quality initiatives, making this a well-rounded and dynamic position.

Responsibilities: 

• Process purchase requisitions 
• Resolve invoicing and payment issues
• Obtain quotes and stock availability from vendors
• Retrieve appropriate documentation for vendor set-up
• Ensure Management have up-to-date and relevant business information available at any time by updating a number of spreadsheets, maintaining appropriate filing systems and carrying out regular admin tasks
• Update Public pricing list & distribute accordingly
• Relief for weighbridge cashier as required
• Other administrative services / assistance that may be required from time to time

Requirements: 

• Purchasing experience
• Strong customer service/administrative skills and experience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite
• Experience using SAP software (desirable)

What We Offer

• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Diverse Experience - Work across electrical, mechanical, and fabrication & Hydraulic disciplines
• Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
• Career Growth - Ongoing learning and internal promotion pathways

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.