Hybrid Procurement Specialist - Long-Term Contract

Ethos Beathchapman; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

35 hours per week

Job summary

Major Sydney University is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join a high-performing Procurement Services team on a long-term contract through to March 2027. The role covers procurement operations, purchasing, vendor management, and governance compliance.

Hybrid working arrangements are offered, with a 35-hour work week. The advertised rate is $63.90 per hour plus super, reflecting the Australian market for experienced procurement professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations within large, complex environments.
• Ability to interpret policies, governance and procurement procedures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process procurement and transactional purchasing activities accurately and efficiently
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement processes and systems
• Manage supplier and stakeholder enquiries ensuring governance compliance
• Support reporting, documentation management, data integrity and process improvements
• Assist with operational procurement activities in a high-volume environment
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain service delivery standards

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Vendor management

Procurement operations

Transactional services

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Customer service

Policy interpretation

Education

Higher education or government experience

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Finance systems

Job description

Major Sydney University is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join a high-performing Procurement Services team on a long-term contract through to March 2027. The role covers procurement operations, purchasing, vendor management, and governance compliance.

Hybrid working arrangements are offered, with a 35-hour work week. The advertised rate is $63.90 per hour plus super, reflecting the Australian market for experienced procurement professionals.