BARTO GOLD MINING

Barto Gold is an Australian gold explorer, developer and producer operating since 2009, focused on gold exploration and production across Western Australia. Our Southern Cross operation includes a 1.8Mtpa processing plant, three underground mines and three open pit mines, with additional growth projects planned under our five-year strategy to reach 150,000oz per annum by 2028.

This is an exciting time to join the business as we continue to expand and invest in our people, systems and process excellence.

About the Role

Reporting to the Supply Superintendent, the Purchasing & Supply Officer provides hands-on support across the end-to-end purchasing and supply process for Barto Gold’s Southern Cross operations.

You will ensure goods and services are sourced, ordered, delivered and receipted in a timely and compliant manner. This includes raising purchase requisitions, sourcing quotations, issuing and expediting purchase orders, engaging with suppliers and maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory information within the ERP system.

Working closely with Maintenance, Processing, Projects, Finance, Accounts Payable and other site stakeholders, you will provide purchasing advice and coordinate freight logistics, including urgent deliveries and hot shots. You will also assist with sourcing and justifying critical spares to help minimise operational downtime. While purchasing is the primary focus, you will support Warehouse activities when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase requisitions and issue and expedite purchase orders from request through to delivery and receipt
• Source quotations and carry out purchasing activities in line with approved processes
• Monitor outstanding orders, supplier commitments and delivery timeframes
• Provide purchasing advice and support to site stakeholders
• Investigate purchasing and invoice discrepancies with suppliers and Accounts Payable
• Manage goods inwards and complete goods receipting in the ERP system
• Coordinate freight pick-ups, scheduled freight, urgent deliveries and hot shots
• Carry out stocktakes, stock validations and inventory accuracy activities
• Monitor inventory levels, re-stock materials and maintain accurate ERP information
• Assist with inventory management, cataloguing and material master data
• Load and unload trucks and process incoming freight
• Maintain general warehouse housekeeping standards
• Support general warehousing and supply activities as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement while meeting Barto Gold’s safety, environmental and operational requirements

About You

You will be a practical and organised purchasing or supply professional who is comfortable supporting a site-based mining operation where priorities can change. You communicate confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders, manage competing requirements and follow purchasing activities through from the initial request to delivery and receipt.

Essential Requirements

• Previous purchasing or supply chain experience within mining, resources or a comparable industrial environment
• Strong ERP purchasing experience, such as SAP or Pronto
• Knowledge of requisitions, purchase orders, expediting, receipting and procurement compliance
• Experience sourcing quotations, liaising with suppliers and investigating invoice discrepancies
• Experience with stock reordering and maintaining accurate inventory information
• Exposure to warehouse activities, freight receipting and logistics coordination
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work independently and respond to changing operational priorities
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Current Forklift Licence

Desirable

• Experience using SAP S/4HANA Fiori
• Certificate or Diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain, or CIPS accreditation
• Mining procurement and critical spares experience
• Experience with supplier performance reporting, pricing updates, material master data, cataloguing, inventory accuracy controls or procurement KPIs
• Extensive forklift operating experience

Our Values

We are looking for individuals who align with our core values:

• We Care – Safety and wellbeing are at the forefront of everything we do
• Integrity – We do what we say we will do in an honest, fair and ethical manner
• Commitment to Excellence – We continuously strive to improve and set new industry standards
• Leadership – We lead by example and support those around us
• One Team – We work together to achieve success and support one another

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing Australian gold producer with a strong future pipeline
• Opportunity to develop through purchasing, supply chain, inventory and logistics
• Work within a supportive and close-knit team environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Site bonus and discretionary bonus opportunities
• BIBO from Perth or DIDO option available
• Roster: 8 Days On / 6 Days Off
• Contribute to a culture of excellence where your skills and experience make a real difference

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply now and become part of a high-performing Supply team supporting the continued success and growth of Southern Cross Operations.