Purchasing Coordinator

Bradken is equipping the resource sector to sustainably advance society.    

Our 3000-strong global team members are proud of the innovative solutions we provide our customers and our commitment to being carbon-neutral by 2030 

As our Purchasing Coordinator, you will support efficient purchasing operations by raising purchase requisitions, processing and maintaining purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and keeping vendor and pricing data accurate and up to date. 

 You will assist with supplier communication and negotiation, track inventory needs, and ensure all purchasing activities comply with Bradken’s procurement policies and procedures. 

You will coordinate the procurement of goods and services by raising requisitions, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery. You will track PO progress through receipt and invoice payment, follow up on overdue orders, and monitor international shipments in line with Incoterms. You will verify received goods and services, work with Freight on customs clearance, and review and code supplier invoices to support smooth,compliant purchasing operations. 

With your strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, you will maintain productive supplier partnerships, secure competitive pricing and terms, source new vendors when needed, support SRM meetings, and manage supplier documentation such as credit applications and price amendments. 

With your detail-focused and organised approach, you will track inventory levels, support stock audits, keep records accurate, and work with teams to forecast needs and prevent stockouts or excess inventory. 

With your improvement driven mindset, you will identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce external spend. 

 Key Criteria  
  

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or a related supply chain role is beneficial, but individuals with transferable skills are encouraged to apply. 

• Experience with inventory monitoring, stock control, or audit support is beneficial. 

• Understanding of materials, products, or components used in manufacturing. 

• Familiarity with logistics or transportation processes, such as freight coordination or shipment tracking, is an advantage. 

 

This role will be based in Coimbatore 

     
Why join Bradken:   
 

• Safety first environment and mindset  

• Competitive Total Reward packages   

• Global and local recognition programs   

• Paid Parental Leave   

• Learning and Development focus   

• Education assistance

• EAP for you and your family.   

• Community Involvement program.

   
If you’d like to be part of a team that’s changing the game, please apply along with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why this should be your next role. Everyone has a story…be part of ours.   
 
Before starting employment, you will need to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.   
 
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES   

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are allowed to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit.