Expediting Lead

Job details

• Competitive salary package based on experience and industry expertise
• Flexible work arrangements | WFH and office options available
• Lead supplier performance, expediting, and supply chain improvement initiatives

About the Client

Our client supplies industrial and safety products, equipment and procurement solutionsincluding PPE, tools, workwear and maintenance suppliesto support mining, construction, manufacturing, utilities and other industries across Australia

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Expediting Lead to strengthen supplier engagement, improve supplier response rates, and proactively manage at-risk purchase orders through to resolution. Leading a small team, you will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve visibility of supply risks, optimise supplier performance, and ensure accurate delivery information is available to support operational and customer outcomes. This role is ideal for someone with strong supplier networks, expediting experience, and a passion for continuous improvement and process automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day supplier expediting and purchase order follow-up activities
• Manage supplier delivery risks, delays, and escalation processes
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and industry networks
• Improve supplier response rates and accountability measures
• Analyse supplier performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Develop and enhance expediting processes, reporting, and automation initiatives
• Lead and support a small expediting team
• Monitor aged purchase orders and supplier backlogs
• Prepare performance reports and communicate risks to stakeholders
• Collaborate with purchasing, sales, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve supply issues

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in expediting, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
• Strong supplier relationship management skills with established industry contacts
• Experience engaging and influencing vendors to achieve delivery outcomes
• Exposure to process improvement, automation, or supply chain optimisation initiatives
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, including advanced Excel capability
• Experience working with ERP and procurement systems
• Ability to prioritise high-volume workloads and manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of supplier performance, inventory, backorders, and logistics impacts
• Experience leading or mentoring team members (preferred)

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on(08) 6462 1147 or Georgia.Guy@workpac.com quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: NEWCIJ2026102899

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.