Junior Purchasing Officer

About the role

The Junior Purchasing Officer will support Cubic's APAC procurement activities by converting purchase requisitions into purchase orders and ensuring compliance with company policies. Reporting to the APAC Team Leader in Queensland, the role operates with limited supervision and collaborates closely with internal teams and external vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions into Purchase Orders via the SAP Buyer Queue, adhering to established SLAs.
• Research, negotiate, and manage competitive bids for materials, parts, equipment, and services.
• Source new and improved suppliers, evaluate vendor reliability, and recommend alternate sources to reduce costs.
• Run weekly overdue PO reports, follow up on status, and update documentation.
• Assist with invoice processing, goods receipt verification, and resolve any delivery discrepancies.
• Support shipping and export compliance, including freight quotations, bookings, and tracking.
• Prepare weekly procurement reports for the Procurement Manager.

Required profile

• Knowledge and understanding of purchasing and procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with internal departments.
• Attention to detail and commitment to Cubic’s quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Required skills

• SAP (procurement module)