Procurement Officer

• Step up into a genuine procurement role with strong career progression

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established WA organisation with a collaborative and people-focused culture. The procurement team works closely with stakeholders across the business and places a strong emphasis on development, flexibility and providing practical procurement support.

Job Description

• Manage and support end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities
• Facilitate RFQs, tenders and supplier selection processes
• Provide practical procurement advice to stakeholders across the business
• Support contract establishment, administration and ongoing contract management
• Build strong relationships across a diverse range of internal business units
• Ensure procurement activities align with governance, policy and compliance requirements
• Assist stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes while maintaining appropriate procurement controls
• Support procurement activity ranging from smaller purchases through to significant long-term engagements
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and stakeholder experience
• Work autonomously across changing priorities and multiple concurrent requirements

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Officer should have:

• Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, sourcing or a related commercial environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build trusted internal relationships
• Commercially minded and comfortable balancing business needs with procurement requirements
• Self-motivated and confident working autonomously
• Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Comfortable facilitating procurement outcomes rather than simply enforcing process
• Open to candidates looking to step up from Procurement Officer or Purchasing Officer level
• Government experience is not required
• Exposure to change management or process improvement would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 AUD.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Personal learning and development budget.
• 17.5% loading on annual leave.
• Health and wellness initiatives to support your wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at a wide range of retailers.
• Reward and Recognition Program.

This is a role to make a difference in the not-for-profit sector while advancing your career. We encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements and are ready for a suitable role in your career.