City of Perth

Purchasing Officer

• $98,141 - $103,949 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• Osborne Park Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As a Purchasing Officer in the City of Perth, you will oversee the operation of the Depot store and yard, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory management, and daily operations. This role involves supervising the Stores team, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and driving modernisation initiatives. 

Reporting to the Coordinator within our Fleet and Depot team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Responsibility for sourcing, purchasing, and reordering stock and non-stock items within delegated authority, including supplier management, fuel supply, purchase order accuracy, quality control of goods, and maintaining accurate records; 
• Oversee inventory accuracy by directing store/yard staff and establishing work practices, including investigating discrepancies, updating stock records, creating new stock items, and conducting annual stocktakes;
• Ensure accurate stock movement records by liaising with stakeholders, maintaining up-to-date store procedures, managing procurement contracts, and resolving operational and administrative issues; and
• Monitor and control Depot access by verifying contractor credentials, logging visitor and delivery details, ensuring completion of site safety onboarding, and checking all vehicle loads for authorisation and accuracy.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Diploma in Logistics or a related field with a minimum three years’ experience in stores management, purchasing and associated tasks; or Minimum of five years’ demonstrated experience in leading teams within a purchasing stores environment as well as stock-take procedures related to civil contracting or similar;
• Demonstrated experience in researching, proposing and implementing stores-based initiatives including the introduction of an inventory barcoding system;
• High level computer skills, including proficiency in the use of software packages pertaining to stores, procurement and finance; and
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• Current construction card;
• Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical;
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday 13 April 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.