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Technical Procurement Officer

20/08/2025
29/08/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Hume
Logistics, Supply & Transport

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is a leading force in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced defence systems. We are currently seeking a Technical Procurement Officer to join our team in Canberra. If you are an organised and driven professional looking for a career as a Technical Procurement Officer this opportunity is for you to join a growing Australian technology company.

Job Description

This role is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of make-to-order items from external vendors, and for managing on-time delivery and technical and quality issues relating to such supplies in accordance with EOS commercial, production, and supply chain management objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analysing specifications and drawings, and sourcing and requesting quotes for supply of make-to-order materials and components for EOS production requirements.
  • Communicate with vendors regarding specification and quality issues and request concessions, following EOS DS processes and procedures.
  • Work with Production Planners to ensure adequate stock levels are held to align with the Production Schedule to meet company objectives.
  • Maintain awareness of vendor lead times to deliver items critical to production. Negotiate changes to lead times with vendors as required, and update systems.
  • Liaise with relevant EOS DS stakeholders as needed to resolve queries and to ensure all required information is available to complete the RFQ and purchase process.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
  • Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing trade or degree qualification
  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly regarded
  • CIPS accreditations are highly regarded.
  • Comprehensive experience in international sourcing and procurement.
  • Experience in interpreting requirements of, and sourcing products and materials using engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience working with ERP systems and MRP systems.

The successful candidate must be an Australian citizen and be eligible for a security clearance.

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