Expeditor
About The Role:
The Expeditor is responsible for monitoring, following up and closing out open purchase orders to ensure the timely supply of goods and services to the Whyalla businesses. The role focuses on tracking order status, resolving delays with suppliers, expediting critical deliveries and ensuring purchase order data in the ERP system is accurate and current.
The role requires strong attention to detail, persistence in supplier follow-up, sound communication and basic negotiation skills to manage revised delivery dates and, where required, cancellation of aged or obsolete orders.
Employee Benefits:
- Comprehensive training and development – We invest in your skills with on-the-job training, mentoring, and nationally recognised qualifications and licences to support your career growth.
- Competitive pay and employee perks – Above-award rates, penalty loadings and overtime. Opportunity to increase pay rate with increased knowledge
- Stability and job security – Be part of a business with over a century of steelmaking heritage, backed by State and Federal Government investment.
- Live, Work and Play in one location – just minutes from the Whyalla township with free onsite parking
- Work-life balance – A predictable shift roster lets you plan your life outside of work.
- Community impact – Play your part in producing the steel that builds Australia’s railways, bridges, and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and expedite open and aged purchase orders in SAP, prioritising critical operational requirements
- Proactively liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve delays
- Escalate high-risk supply issues to minimise operational disruption
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date PO data within SAP
- Manage closure of aged and obsolete POs in line with Delegations of Authority
- Partner with Maintenance, Operations and Inventory to support shutdowns and critical work
- Provide regular reporting on expediting metrics and delivery risks
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance and audit requirements
- Maintain strong stakeholder and supplier relationships
- Promote safe work practices and compliance with safety and environmental standards
About You:
- Experience in purchasing, supply chain or inventory control (2+ years preferred)
- ERP system experience (SAP preferred), high computer literacy and exposure to supplier follow-up or order tracking
- Strong attention to detail for PO data (Dates, Quantities, Addresses, etc.) accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Sound organisational skills to manage multiple priorities
- Basic negotiation for delivery dates within DOA limits
- Drivers Licence
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.