Technical Purchasing Officer
About The Role:
Are you a technically minded procurement professional looking for a role with scope, innovation, and impact? This is your chance to join OneSteel Manufacturing as a Technical Buyer, supporting our Whyalla operations and contributing to Australia’s Green Steel future.
The Opportunity:
As part of the Procurement & Inventory team, you’ll manage the end to end sourcing of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) spares, supporting critical maintenance and reliability activities at our Whyalla steelmaking operations.
Based in Adelaide’s CBD, this position offers the best of both worlds — exposure to a world class industrial transformation while working from the convenience of the city, with occasional travel to Whyalla.
Your ability to combine commercial acumen with technical understanding will drive innovative, cost effective, and timely procurement outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver departmental procurement strategies for assigned MRO categories aligned with business and capital plans.
- Manage sourcing, tendering, contracting, and supplier performance across a broad technical portfolio.
- Partner with engineering and maintenance teams to achieve operational and commercial excellence.
- Interpret technical specifications and drawings to ensure accuracy and fit for purpose decisions.
- Ensure compliance with OneSteel’s Delegation of Authority and Procurement policies.
About You:
You’re proactive, analytical, and commercially savvy, with the confidence to operate in both industrial and corporate settings. You bring:
- Experience in procurement or technical buying within engineering, manufacturing, or heavy industry.
- Strong supplier engagement and negotiation capabilities.
- Solid technical literacy and attention to detail.
- A drive for continuous improvement and delivering operational value.
What We Offer:
- CBD based role with exposure to Australia’s Green Steel transformation.
- Career progression with Australia’s only fully integrated steel operation.
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including:
o Generous Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and super contributions during unpaid leave.
o Employee Added Extras Program – discounts for you and your family on shopping, travel, and recreation.
o Employee Assistance Program (Sonder) – free, confidential support for you and your family.
o $1,500 Referral Program for successful candidate recommendations.
About Us:
OneSteel Manufacturing operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. With State and Federal Government investment, the South Australian Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia’s manufacturing sector.
It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.