Purchasing Officer

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

We are seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our Brisbane based Supply Chaing team, working in close partnership with site stakeholders.  As we evolve our Supply Chain to be more agile, sustainable and purpose‑driven, our teams play a critical role in enabling safe operations, innovation and a positive impact in the communities where we operate.

Reporting to the Purchasing and Repairs Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end transactional execution of purchase requisitions requests to purchase orders for your designated site portfolio.  You will play a key role in ensuring goods and services are procured efficiently, accurately and in line with Supply Chain guidelines.

Working alongside a supportive team of Purchasing Officers, you will:

• Analyse purchase requisitions requests for goods and services against Supply Chain guidelines
• Convert approved requisitions into accurate purchase orders
• Work closely with suppliers to confirm orders and manage any changes e.g. part numbers, delivery dates, pricing updates
• Extract catalogued material information from PiLog, set up and maintain purchasing information records in SAP and ensure data accuracy for repeat use
• Monitor delivery performance for goods and expedite overdue purchase orders
• Manage cancellation of outstanding orders when site requirements change, ensuring system and supplier alignment
• Support basic sourcing activity for purchase requisitions where a vendor has not already been selected

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with SAP in a purchasing or transactional procurement environment
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, purchase order management and supplier interaction
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow compliance requirements
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or related discipline preferred

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time. 

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 

22 March 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.