Purchasing Officer

About Peabody Coaltrade Asia Pvt Ltd

Peabody is a globally leading producer of premium thermal and metallurgical coal, vital for producing affordable, reliable energy and steel. Anchored in values of Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence, and Courageous Leadership, Peabody prioritizes safe, responsible delivery for customers and communities. Their mission extends beyond mining, aiming to build brighter futures.

Role Overview

As a Purchasing Officer, you will serve as the specialist overseeing the Procure to Pay (P2P) lifecycle within a dynamic, high-volume environment focused across Queensland and New South Wales mining operations. You will manage purchasing and invoice workflows in a SAP-driven system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient delivery. Your role involves diagnosing system issues and streamlining workflows to enhance the P2P process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire P2P process including purchase orders, receipting, and invoice handling.
• Handle and resolve complex three-way matching discrepancies at scale.
• Monitor SAP ECC/S4 workflow using tools like VIM and Power BI to ensure system health.
• Serve as the escalation contact for operational sites and suppliers on P2P-related matters.
• Maintain the integrity of systems and uphold audit-compliant documentation standards.
• Collaborate with BPO providers to enhance accuracy, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Champion supplier adoption of digital procurement platforms such as Ariba.
• Drive continuous improvements in automation, digitization, and workflow optimization.

Working Environment

Work from Peabody’s modern Fortitude Valley office with a hybrid arrangement of three days onsite and two days remote weekly. Core collaboration is focused on Tuesdays, with the benefit of an early finish at noon every Friday, supporting a balanced lifestyle.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be meticulous and comfortable managing high-volume, structured environments. A problem-solver with a detective mindset, you identify and resolve discrepancies proactively. Strong expertise with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and the ability to balance priorities while ensuring precision is essential. Integrity, accountability, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach are core to success at Peabody.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in SAP Procure-to-Pay and accounts payable functions.
• Proficiency in three-way matching, invoice reconciliation, and resolving workflow challenges.
• Experience with SAP VIM, Ariba, or comparable digital procurement technologies.
• Background in shared services or high-volume transactional contexts.
• Analytical skills to identify root causes and enhance processes.
• Ability to engage effectively with operational teams and external suppliers.
• Experience in mining, energy, or multi-site operations is highly valued.

Benefits and Perks

• Engage in impactful work supporting national energy production.
• Competitive remuneration package including salary, short-term incentives, and flexible salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible hybrid working model with early Friday finishes to support work-life balance.
• Access to industry expert mentors and ongoing professional development.
• Participation in social club activities fostering team connection.
• Access to over 2,000 health and lifestyle benefits through WHEREFIT and private health discounts.

Additional Information

This position is based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Peabody handles recruitment internally and does not work with external recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Peabody without prior agreement will be regarded as property of Peabody Energy and no recruitment fees will apply.