AO3/1 Procurement Support Officer

DFP Recruitment; Cairns Regional; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DFP Recruitment is seeking a detail‑oriented Procurement Support Officer to join a busy government team in Cairns. The role focuses on procurement and purchasing support with full training provided, requiring strong data entry, MS Office proficiency, and careful attention to detail.

You will manage tenders to $250k, raise POs, handle RFQs, and ensure documentation and compliance across procurement processes in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Typing and data entry skills with accuracy
• Proficient use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Good overall computer literacy and data management
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Exposure to procurement systems (preferred)

Responsabilités

• Manage tenders through IRIS up to 250,000
• Raise Purchase Orders and process adjustments in Ellipse
• Handle RFQs and coordinate offers
• Source pricing from SOA contractors
• Coordinate quote requests through RFO process
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance

Connaissances

Typing and data entry

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Learn new systems

Professional communication

Outils

Ellipse

SAP

Description du poste

An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented and motivated Procurement Support Officer to join a busy government team in Cairns. While procurement experience is not essential, we are seeking candidates with strong administrative and computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

About the Role

Working within a supportive team environment, you will provide procurement and purchasing support across a range of activities. Full training will be provided; however, candidates must be confident using Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate strong data entry accuracy and critical thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tenders through IRIS, including calling, evaluating, and awarding tenders up to $250,000
• Raise Purchase Orders and process adjustments within Ellipse
• Manage Request for Quotations (RFQs)
• Source pricing from Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) contractors
• Coordinate quote requests through the Request for Offer process
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures

Required Skills & Experience

• Above-average typing and data entry skills
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer literacy
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Professional communication skills and a positive attitude

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to procurement, purchasing, or contract administration
• Experience using systems such as Ellipse, SAP, or similar ERP systems
• Previous administration experience within a government or corporate environment

For further information please call Jacqui 07 3239 2***

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***********@dfp.com.auor1300 337 ***and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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