AddressAre you a seasoned procurement professional with a knack for managing contracts and building strong supplier relationships? We're looking for a dedicated Senior Purchasing Officer to join our client's team in Robina. This is an exciting opportunity, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional procurement and contract management outcomes.
- AO5 equivalent $62 + p/h + super
- Based in Robina, Gold Coast
- Starting ASAP - up to 6 months with possibility for extension, pending business requirements.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Contract Management: Manage and assist in the management of various statewide Standing Offer Arrangements and other key contracts.
- Supplier Relationships: Establish robust relationships with suppliers and contractors focusing on competitive pricing, contract compliance, and KPIs.
- Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with Regional Procurement Staff, Delivery, Program and Planning staff, Suppliers, and other stakeholders to provide assistance, guidance, and information on sourcing solutions for various projects, future works, goods/services supply, contract terms and conditions, and supplier performance.
- Strategic Procurement: Undertake and assist with strategic, complex, and/or sensitive procurement activities to deliver procurement and contract management outcomes that support our client agency objectives.
- Tender Preparation: Prepare and call for tenders across various categories including construction, maintenance, consulting, and upgrade activities, ensuring adherence to evaluation and regulatory techniques.
- Operational Purchasing: Conduct operational purchasing activities, including ordering goods/services and processing a range of purchase orders and field release orders.
- Policy Compliance: Maintain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of Queensland Procurement Policy and other related policies and legislation.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism and be an enthusiastic contributor to our client's culture, acting as a positive member of the Procurement team and providing the highest standard of customer service.
About You
We are seeking candidates who possess:
- Proven experience in managing procurement and contract management activities.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and contractors.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic, complex, and sensitive procurement activities.
- Proficiency in preparing and evaluating tenders in construction, maintenance, and consulting categories.
- Familiarity with Queensland Procurement Policy and related procurement legislation.
- A professional demeanour with a commitment to contributing positively to team culture and customer service excellence.
- Must have full working rights in Australia.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Please note, this role closes on Friday 23rd of May, only suitable candidates will be contacted.
At HOBAN we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email ***********@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments.
