Purchasing Officer

Eden Ritchie is seeking a Purchasing Officer to undertake a range of administrative procurement/purchasing tasks.

• 4 month contract with possible 1 month extension
• Brisbane CBD location

As the Purchasing Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of purchase orders both manual and in a Procure to pay system (ability to manage transition and possible dual systems at the same time).
• Preparation of approval letters and funding approvals.
• Creation and management of vendor records in bespoke case management system.
• Searching and confirming information in bespoke case management system.
• Liaise with providers/internal stakeholders regarding any inaccuracies with quotes/approvals.
• Review data/information for consistency and accuracy.
• Undertake procurement and contract administration activities aligned with the procurement lifecycle including planning, sourcing and managing contracts.
• Contribute to the development of procurement related services, processes, systems and initiatives, share information and knowledge, develop and implement better practice systems, processes and training.
• Confidence in applying and adhering to procurement policies, procedures and legislation, including the Queensland Procurement Policy 2021.

The successful applicant will have the following capabilities:

• Very comfortable and advanced user of Microsoft Officer suite – particularly Word and Excel; comfortable learning new systems quickly (we may need the candidate to undertake a competency test).
• Strong ability to process high volume tasks quickly and accurately – strong attention to detail and adept at high volume tasks (for example, preparation of purchase orders).
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of internal team members including the Procurement and Finance teams and Support Planners (who provide front line services for the Agency), as well as relevant contacts externally (at similar levels).
• Strong ability to problem solve and present issues in a consumable way that includes options to supervisors along with a commitment to continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.

If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Luuk Piet on 07 3230 0***.

Job Reference: 599028