Purchasing Officer

Support Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery

Perth-based role

Permanent full-time position

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid West.

The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, electric vehicles, robotics and advanced technologies.

About the role

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to join our team. Based in Perth and supporting our Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services that support safe, reliable and efficient operations.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and site-based teams, you will manage purchasing activities, support procurement processes and help ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a nationally significant project while building strong relationships across operations, maintenance, commercial and supply chain teams.

Key responsibilities:

Manage the procurement of stock, materials and services to support refinery operations

Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in a timely and efficient manner

Source quotations and engage with suppliers to deliver value and service outcomes

Support supplier relationships and resolve procurement-related issues

Expedite material orders to ensure on time delivery of critical parts

Resolve blocked invoice discrepancies and purchasing administration activities

Provide SAP and procurement process support to internal stakeholders

Support category management initiatives and national procurement objectives

Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes

Promote a strong safety culture and support site safety objectives

About you

Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or related commercial activities

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Commercially minded with sound problem-solving ability

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Experience working with SAP Purchase to Pay processes or a similar ERP system

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

A proactive approach to customer service and continuous improvement

Certificate or qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or related discipline (desirable)

Exposure to mining, manufacturing, processing or heavy industry environments (desirable)

Our offer to you

Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture​

​Up to 18 Weeks paid parental leave

Competitive salary and bonus structure

* Company share matching scheme

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.

If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.

Applications close: 19 October 2026

“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”