Procurement Coordinator | Equipment Hire

Join an established equipment hire business and take ownership of high-volume purchasing and CAPEX coordination across a national branch network.

The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established Australian equipment hire business with an extensive branch network and a fleet of more than 15,000 assets.
With over 1,000 new and replacement assets purchased annually, they are seeking an organised, commercially minded Procurement / Purchasing Officer to coordinate purchasing activities, manage CAPEX requests and ensure equipment is delivered efficiently across the business.

This is a hands-on, high-volume role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with multiple stakeholders and has a strong eye for detail.

Working alongside experienced asset management, operations and finance teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring purchasing processes run smoothly, budgets are controlled and branches have the equipment they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end CAPEX request process, from initial branch requests through to approval, purchasing and delivery.
• Coordinate high volumes of equipment purchases across a large branch network.
• Maintain accurate purchasing registers, tracking requests, approvals, orders, deliveries and asset allocations.
• Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery timeframes.
• Monitor purchasing expenditure and ensure compliance with CAPEX budgets and internal approval processes.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with Branch Managers, Operations, Asset Management and Finance to coordinate purchasing requirements.
• Support equipment allocation, asset transfers, warranty matters and disposal processes.
• Prepare regular purchasing, CAPEX and asset reporting for management.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reporting and operational efficiencies.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Procurement Coordinator or similar position.
• Experience managing high volumes of purchasing requests, purchase orders and supplier transactions.
• Exposure to CAPEX processes, budget tracking or asset management would be highly regarded.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to manage large datasets and maintain accurate reporting.
• Experience using procurement, ERP or asset management systems.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently.

Experience within equipment hire, construction machinery, fleet management, transport, civil construction or another asset-intensive industry will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer?

• $85,000–$105,000 + super, depending on experience.
• Join an established Australian business with a significant equipment fleet and branch network.
• A hands-on role offering variety, autonomy and exposure across the wider business.
• ASAP start - this side of Christmas! 

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Renee Hamilton at rhamilton@designandbuild.com.au or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential