At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future. 

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success – valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society’s growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

Join INPEX as a Lead Buyer in our Perth-based Contracts & Procurement team.

In this leadership role, you’ll guide a high-performing procurement team to deliver value across sourcing, purchasing, and supplier performance. You'll champion process improvements, ensure compliance, and build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships that support our strategic goals.

Key responsibilities:

As Lead Buyer, you’ll guide procurement operations, lead a team, and drive strategic sourcing and supplier performance to support INPEX’s energy goals:

• Lead the procurement function, managing Buyers, Expeditors, and support staff to ensure integrity and efficiency.
• Oversee end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including supplier sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, expediting, and PO close-out.
• Maintain continuity of supply to support production operations and minimise downtime.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on commercial, legal, insurance, and logistics matters.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and implement strategies for performance improvement.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting for supply chain activities.
• Mentor team members and promote a customer service culture within the procurement function.
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure compliance with relevant agreements and procedures.

We welcome candidates who can:

• Apply strong procurement expertise across sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain operations.
• Communicate confidently and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Navigate SAP (particularly the MM module) and Microsoft Office tools with ease.
• Stay organised and resilient while managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Lead with a collaborative mindset and a hands-on approach to team leadership.

What we offer:

• Emphasis on personal growth and advancement opportunities.
• Programs designed to cultivate leadership skills with ongoing support.
• Dedication to flexible work arrangements.
• An extensive range of leave benefits, including:

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave,
• Opportunities for purchasing additional leave.
• INPEX Foundation Day and discretional leave.
• Dedicated study time off, and the chance to participate in community and volunteering leave programs.

• Benefits including gym memberships and access to various resources for enhancing wellbeing.
• Japanese language classes available exclusively in Perth.
• Domestic relocation support offered.
• Superannuation benefits surpassing the standard guarantee.

• Salary sacrifice options including novated leases and superannuation.

• Attractive remuneration package inclusive of performance-based incentives.

• Reward and recognition programs.
• Store discounts from over 350 retailers through our Reward & Recognition platform.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Perth.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 16TH November.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

We value diversity in our workplace – including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.