Procurement Officer | Journey Beyond

Be a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia’s leading experiential tourism business.About Journey BeyondAustralia’s leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 14 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond’s impressive tourism brands include iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; the historic Telegraph Station, barefoot luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; and our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89.Joining the Journey Beyond family, you will play an integral role in supporting our business as we continue to share special places and shape lasting memories for our guests.About YouTo be successful in this role you will need to be a proactive individual that can go out and seek opportunity where necessary.Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role within the tourism industry and Procure 2 Pay systems. You will also have a strong attention to detail and consider the Journey Beyond goals to deliver exceptional experience in decision making processes. You will also be a team player and have the ability to travel interstate if required.About The RoleThe Procurement Officer provides procurement expertise and assists stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement activities to effectively meet organisational and business objectives. This is a hands-on role, where you will be expected to perform day-to-day tactical procurement tasks to support the Group Manager - Procurement & Efficiency.This is a diverse role, you will have the opportunity to be included in exciting projects that allow Journey Beyond to deliver exceptional experiences across our 14 brands.Key responsibilities will include:

• Validate stakeholder business needs, compile and source market information, and assist in analysing markets and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
• Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes.
• Implement and contribute to the development of procurement strategies, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contracts through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.
• Prepare and/ or review of tender, contractual, procurement strategy and purchasing documents related to any procurement activities.
• Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunities.
• Explaining procurement processes and requirements to those responsible for business unit spend and supporting them to adopt best practice, given the complexity of procurement and the time-pressured working environment.
• Keeping up to date with procurement policy, process and legislation and building knowledge of the business and supplier markets, given the rate of change in these areas.
• Works under general direction from GM Procurement within a clear framework of accountability

This position is initially a 12-month contract. Working full-time based in our Head Office on North Terrace in Adelaide’s CBD.What We Offer

• General discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiences
• Study Assistance Policy
• Employee Referral Policy
• Parental Leave program
• Purchased Leave policy
• Private Health discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise
• Flexible working environment

How to ApplyIf this role sounds perfect for you and you are passionate about experiential tourism, we would love to hear from you!Apply now. Join us!