Purchasing Officer

WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

About the role:

We have an opportunity for a Purchasing Officer to join our national Supply Chain team based in Alexandria and reports directly to the Procurement Manager for local material and services. The role will manage the procurement processes and vendor governance. This includes, but not limited to, responsibility for Schindler Lifts Australia's Fleet Operations, Facilities Management, and Uniforms & PPE sourcing and supply and general other procurement administration tasks.

You will oversee the process from Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and vendor performance alignment with Schindler's standards for sustainability, cost-efficiency, and brand compliance.

 

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive base 
• 12% Super
• 5% Annual Bonus
• Excellent opportunity for you to expand your experience at world world-leading Lift company
• Permanent full-time role
• A work/life balance organisation - culture-first approach
• A great learning environment with a local and global team
• Access to the Employee benefits discount scheme
• A wide variety of social activities – even a day off for your birthday!
• Brand new purpose-built office in Alexandria with onsite parking or 4-minute walk from Mascot Station

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of company fleet vehicles
• Maintain control of fleet whereabouts, utilisation and lifecycle status.
• Oversee national facility services, including rent contracts, utilities, waste disposal, and building compliance.
• Liaise with landlords, councils, and service vendors
• Operate the national Uniforms and PPE program.
• Ensure supplier compliance with branding guidelines, stock availability, and service levels.
• Manage demand forecasts and procurement cycles for field and office-based personnel.
• Maintain and govern vendor master data for Fleet, Facilities, Utilities, Uniforms & PPE among other material and service suppliers
• Ensure timely and accurate purchase order processing, cost allocation, and approval workflows.

 

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in procurement operations, preferably in facilities, fleet, or indirect material & services.
• Experience managing multiple vendor relationships and contract execution.
• Working Experience in SAP MM ERP (MM or P2P functions) and indirect procurement cycles highly regarded
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset and procurement ethics.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Strong operational skills with SAP (POs, Purchase to Pay Cycle).

 

About Schindler:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

 

HOW to apply:

We are constantly looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with the energy and drive to build relationships and networks. At Schindler you will find a highly motivated and engaged working environment that lets you grow as an individual and allows you to plan your career.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a Global Industry Leader and believe that you possess the required skills and qualifications to succeed in this role, click on the "APPLY" button

If you are an existing Schindler employee, please ensure you have discussed your application with your line manager prior to applying.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.