Who's hiring?
Founded in 1989, PMB Defence is a global leader in designing, manufacturing and supporting military submarine battery systems. We started with Main Storage Batteries for COLLINS Class submarines, and today our work spans Australia and select international markets—specialising in lead acid, nickel zinc, and lithium battery solutions for naval platforms. We know that minutes of battery life can mean the difference between mission success and failure—and that's why we build every system to the highest possible standard.
Named SME of the Year at the 2022 Australian Defence Industry Awards, and Defence Exporter of the Year in both 2023 and 2024, we're proudly based at Osborne and backed by a high-performing team of engineers, technicians and experts in their field.
So, what's the role?
We're looking for a proactive, energetic and detail-focused Procurement Assistant to support procurement, purchasing and supplier management across the business. You'll play a key role in keeping the team organised, informed and operating efficiently - while also building your own procurement capability along the way.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is driven, keen to learn, enjoys their work and brings a positive, friendly attitude to the team each day. You'll support the full procurement lifecycle, assist with general administration tasks, and work with departments across the business to help keep everything running smoothly.
Here's what a typical week might look like:
* Supporting the procurement process from RFQ through to invoicing, including managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate supplier records
* Liaising with suppliers on deliveries, queries and performance, and contribute to supplier scorecards and value-for-money assessments
* Coordinating logistics and documentation for transport, imports/exports, and assist Finance with receipting and invoice alignment
* Working collaboratively across departments including Engineering, Finance, Production and Maintenance, supporting BOM updates and cross-functional procurement needs
* Taking initiative to solve problems, follow up on outstanding tasks and provide general administrative support to keep the team operating smoothly
You could be the right fit if you:
* Are driven, eager to learn and keen to grow your procurement skills and knowledge
* Have experience in a range of administration duties (any exposure to procurement will be highly regarded)
* Are friendly, personable and enjoy building positive working relationships
* Can communicate clearly, professionally and confidently
* Bring strong organisation, time management and follow-through
* Are resourceful, proactive and happy to help with general administrative tasks
* Have solid Microsoft Office skills and are comfortable learning new systems
What's in it for you?
* A varied role supporting critical defence manufacturing and procurement operations
* The opportunity to develop your procurement expertise with guidance from experienced team members
* A supportive, collaborative culture where initiative, learning and teamwork are encouraged
* Long-term stability and career growth in a specialised and growing South Australian business
Other requirements
As part of this role, you'll need to be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain an NV1 Defence Security Clearance.
How to apply
If this sounds like your ideal role, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking the apply now button.