Procurement Advisor - AO5

Randstad; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Access to MyRandstad App

Discounts at retailers

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an AO5 Procurement Advisor for a 12-month contract on the Gold Coast. You will work within a regional procurement and program support team to develop and implement procurement strategies, provide timely advice, and ensure governance alignment.

Responsibilities include planning, evaluation, supplier negotiation, contract documentation, and monitoring. Mandatory requirements include a Class C driver’s license and criminal history checks.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end procurement activities, including planning and documentation.
• Ability to provide accurate procurement advice in line with governance.
• Current Class C driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activity implementation, including planning, evaluation, and contract management.
• Provide accurate procurement advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with counterparts to refine local procurement processes.
• Ensure governance, WHS, and service standards are met.
• Lead and coach staff as required.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Contract negotiation

Governance compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Contract management

Job description

About the Client

We are currently seeking an AO5 - Procurement Advisor on behalf of a large government department. This organisation is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of critical road infrastructure across a fast-growing area of South East Queensland.

About the Role

This is an equivalent to AO5 level position, offered as a 12-month contract with possible extension. Working within a regional procurement and program support team, you will develop and implement innovative procurement strategies and activities. You will also co-ordinate and monitor the provision of timely, accurate, and relevant procurement advice that aligns with the organisation's governance framework.

Key accountabilities include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement activity implementation, including procurement planning and documentation, evaluation, supplier negotiation, contract documentation, and contract management.
• Providing accurate and professional advice and support to clients regarding end-to-end procurement activity.
• Liaising with counterparts to gain further knowledge with the aim of refining local business processes and practices.
• Ensuring successful business outcomes through effective resource utilisation, performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Establishing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships.
• Developing and implementing business improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes and procedures for customers.
• Leading and coaching support staff, ensuring appropriate skill sets and training needs are identified and developed.
• Ensuring operational practices and standards of service comply with departmental policies, legislation (including WH&S), and governance obligations.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current holder of a Class C driver's licence.
• Required to undergo employment screening, including a criminal history check, as part of the selection process.

Benefits of choosing Randstad:

We value our contractors. So in addition to benefits from your new employer, we also offer you;

• Discounts at retailers like JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
• Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App and weekly pay

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.