Purchasing Officer

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Accountable for the review and compliance of all purchase requisitions raised within Council's purchasing system, the Purchasing Officer works closely with the Stores Officer, Business Unit Managers and Coordinators to ensure customer experience standards are upheld, and bulk depot items such as fuel, construction items and other key materials used by Council are available as required. This role is the subject matter expert for Council's Procure to Pay function and provides systems support and advice to all staff. 

Key responsibilities include;

• Effectively operate the purchasing function, including sourcing products, interviewing supply representatives, purchase order placement, reviewing annual supply contracts etc 
• Monitor Council purchasing activities by performing regular sample transactions reviews, checking that purchasing activities follow Council’s adopted procedure, and complete regular compliance reporting on purchasing transactions 
• Coach and guide staff in following purchasing policies and procedures 
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the Procure to Pay Authority Altitude system 
• Ensure that all procurement records including quotations are appropriately filed in Council’s Records Management System 
• Assist the Stores Officer in ensuring the Store function meets the needs of the organisation 
• Dealing with supplier queries and complaints to maintain the businesses reputation 

This position is offered on a full-time basis working 38 hours per week for a term up to January 2026.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 10 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $75,331 - $84,738 per annum plus superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click  to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click  to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Carly Cembala, Coordinator Procurement on 02 6578 7***. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 29 MAY 2024.