Description:
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join our energetic and supportive Procurement Team in Newcastle. The role is focused on managing purchasing activities across our mining operations. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure a seamless procurement process.
This role is based at our Newcastle office, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. This role is a fixed term opportunity (approx. 15 months duration).
What You’ll Do
In this dynamic position, you'll provide high-quality transactional procurement support. Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Converting approved purchase requisitions into purchase orders
- Collaborating with the procurement, inventory, and accounts teams
- Managing inboxes, generating reports, and performing various administrative tasks
- Engaging with stakeholders and delivering excellent customer service
What You’ll Bring
We're seeking someone with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideally, you will have:
- Experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably within a large organisation
- Familiarity with SAP systems
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Why Whitehaven Coal?
At Whitehaven, we invest in our people. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Career development, mentorship, and coaching
$4,000 employee referral bonus for successful referrals - Recognition and rewards through our STRIVE initiative
- Newcastle based office
- Parking provided
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia
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