Procurement Officer

Lime Recruitment; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime Recruitment is recruiting a Procurement Officer for a Queensland Government project in Brisbane. The role focuses on moderate procurement and contract management to support business units and align with Whole of Government priorities.

Key duties include preparing procurement documentation, conducting market research, and coordinating evaluations and negotiations with stakeholders. Strong knowledge of procurement policies and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract management, and coordinating account management or financial functions.
• Strong knowledge of state procurement policies, relevant legislation, and applying complex procedures.
• Proven time management, planning, and organizational skills to hit tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with focus on customer service, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• MS Office suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager, Procurement with high-level advice, guidance, and support on state procurement policy and internal processes.
• Prepare comprehensive procurement documentation including planning, specification, sourcing, evaluation reports, briefing notes, and correspondence.
• Conduct market research, industry analysis, market sounding, and risk analysis to aid robust project specifications.
• Coordinate and participate in evaluation meetings, supplier briefings, and vendor negotiations with stakeholders.
• Support senior staff with contractor and consultancy engagement and procurement of key goods and services.
• Maintain electronic databases and hard-copy records for specifications and contract documentation.
• Review and evaluate administrative systems to drive operational efficiency improvements.
• Build collaborative relations across internal departments and external networks, including supplier visits and public enquiries.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Procurement Level 1/2 certification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

Contract to 18/04/2027 | Brisbane | Hybrid Working

Lime Recruitment is currently working with a Queensland Government client to recruit an experienced Procurement Officer. In this role, you will undertake moderate procurement and contract management activities, supporting business units to deliver effective outcomes in line with Whole of Government priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Manager, Procurement to provide high-level advice, guidance, and support across the agency regarding state procurement policy, practices, and internal processes.

Prepare comprehensive procurement documentation including planning, specification, sourcing, evaluation reports, briefing notes, and correspondence.

Conduct market research, industry analysis, market sounding, and risk analysis to assist clients in developing robust project specifications.

Coordinate, facilitate, and participate in evaluation meetings, supplier briefings, and vendor negotiations with key internal and external stakeholders.

Support senior staff with contractor and consultancy engagement, administrative functions, and the procurement of key goods and services.

Maintain efficient electronic database and hard-copy record management systems, including registers of specifications and contract documentation.

Review and evaluate administrative systems to continuously recommend and implement operational efficiency improvements.

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships across internal departments and external networks, including supplier site visits and public enquiry resolution.

About You:

Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract management, and coordinating account management or financial functions (experience with SAP is an advantage).

Strong knowledge of state procurement policies, relevant legislation, and the ability to apply complex procedures effectively.

Proven time management, planning, and organizational skills to prioritize competing demands and hit tight project deadlines.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on strong customer service, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Sound technical capability across the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and specialized databases.

Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills with high attention to detail and sound judgment when handling sensitive, confidential information.

Procurement Level 1 or 2 purchasing certification (or equivalent Queensland Government Procurement qualification) is highly desirable.