Job description
Our government client is seeking an AO5 Senior Purchasing Officer to join their team. This key role will see you assist the management of various Standing Offer Arrangements and other key contracts.
As the Senior Purchasing Officer, your duties will include but will not be limited to:
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
As the Senior Purchasing Officer, your duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Establishing robust relationships with suppliers and contractors focusing on competitive pricing, contract compliance, and Key Performance Indicators.
- Communicating and working with various stakeholders.
- Provide assistance, guidance, and information on sourcing solutions for various projects, future works, goods/services supply, contract terms and conditions, supplier performance etc.
- Undertake and assist with strategic, complex and/or sensitive procurement activities to deliver procurement and contract management outcomes.
- Undertake operational purchasing activities including ordering goods/services and processing a range of purchase orders and field release orders.
- Previous experience within Procurement or Senior Purchasing (end to end procurement/contracts management)
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to engage with key stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of Queensland Procurement Policy and other policies and legislation relating to procurement will be highly regarded.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.