Global Construction Procurement Cadet (Entry-Level)

Conquest; Burwood; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression

Job summary

Conquest is offering a Construction/International Procurement Cadet role to support its procurement function in sourcing, evaluating and purchasing construction materials from overseas suppliers. The cadetship blends hands-on work with formal study to build capabilities for a career in construction procurement.

The role covers end-to-end procurement, from supplier research to logistics coordination and compliance verification, under supervision of the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

• Trade background and working towards a tertiary qualification in Construction Management or related field.
• Previous site-based construction experience, preferably in high-rise mixed-use residential projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify international suppliers of construction materials, formwork systems, plant and equipment; prepare RFQs and collate responses.
• Raise purchase orders in line with approved requisitions and delegation authorities; track orders and flag delays or risks.
• Review shipping and import documentation such as invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and bills of lading; reconcile supplier invoices.

Skills

Site-based construction experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management

Job description

Conquest is offering a Construction/International Procurement Cadet role to support its procurement function in sourcing, evaluating and purchasing construction materials from overseas suppliers. The cadetship blends hands-on work with formal study to build capabilities for a career in construction procurement.

The role covers end-to-end procurement, from supplier research to logistics coordination and compliance verification, under supervision of the Procurement Manager.