Procurement Scheduler

About the company/role:
Our client is a well-established food ingredient manufacturer operating a fast-paced production facility supported by a dedicated maintenance team. As the business continues to strengthen its preventative maintenance program, they are seeking a Procurement Scheduler to support maintenance operations through effective planning, coordination, and procurement of maintenance-related materials. Reporting into the Maintenance Manager, this role is embedded within the maintenance team and is focused purely on maintenance procurement and scheduling. This is a full-time, day shift role. It will commence on a casual basis with a clear pathway to permanent full-time employment.

Duties:

• Procure maintenance-related materials including (but not limited to): Bearings, motors, belts, circuit boards,Mechanical and electrical components, Consumables and site essentials (e.g., fittings, tools, PPE, amenities)
• Manage purchasing requests for the maintenance team using SAP and MEX
• Coordinate preventative maintenance jobs, ensuring: Correct parts and materials are available ahead of scheduled works and alignment with operations on job timing, shutdowns and access
• Liaise closely with: Maintenance trades and planners, Operations and production teams, External contractors and suppliers
• Interpret maintenance requirements and specifications (mechanical preferred)
• Track inventory levels and anticipate upcoming maintenance needs
• Raise purchase orders, monitor lead times, follow up deliveries
• Assist with supplier engagement, pricing requests and service coordination
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance scheduling and procurement processes
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and compliance with site procedures

Skills/experience:

• Trade background strongly preferred (Mechanical ideal; Electrical also considered)
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Comfortable communicating with trades, contractors and suppliers
• Working knowledge of maintenance terminology and workflows
• Experience using SAP, MEX or similar CMMS / ERP systems
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Proactive, reliable and confident working across multiple stakeholders

Culture & Benefits:

• Diverse, inclusive maintenance team
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• Flexible working hours (early starts encouraged – e.g. 7/8am to 4/5pm)
• Opportunity to secure a long-term permanent role
• Exposure to end-to-end maintenance planning and procurement

Apply! If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Claire on 61 2 8071 4290.

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