Procurement Officer

Talentpath; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Flexible working hours

Collaborative team culture

Broad procurement exposure

Professional development and career

Impactful process improvement

Job summary

Talentpath is looking for a proactive Procurement Officer in Australia. You will support day-to-day purchasing, process requisitions and orders, and liaise with stakeholders and suppliers to meet procurement needs. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cost-effective outcomes within a collaborative team.

The position offers exposure to a broad range of procurement activities and opportunities to develop through professional development and performance-driven progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a similar role.
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors will be advantageous.
• Understanding of procurement principles, purchasing processes, and supplier management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Well-developed organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities across the business.
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with company procedures.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Support sourcing activities, including obtaining quotations and evaluating supplier options.
• Monitor supplier performance and assist with issue resolution when required.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities align with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver cost-effective procurement outcomes.

Skills

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation where procurement plays a key role in supporting operational success and continuous improvement. As a Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for supporting a broad range of purchasing and sourcing activities, ensuring processes run efficiently while delivering value across the business.

Working within a collaborative procurement team, you'll contribute to the delivery of strategic and operational procurement activities, build strong supplier relationships, and identify opportunities to enhance procurement processes and outcomes.

What's in it for you?

• Attractive hourly rates above current market benchmarks
• Weekly pay for added flexibility and peace of mind
• Genuine opportunity for the role to evolve from temporary to permanent
• Flexible working hours that support work-life balance
• A welcoming and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a broad range of procurement and sourcing activities
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a real impact through process improvement and operational excellence

About the role:

• Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities across the business
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with company procedures
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure procurement requirements are met
• Support sourcing activities, including obtaining quotations and evaluating supplier options
• Monitor supplier performance and assist with issue resolution when required
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and documentation
• Ensure procurement activities align with organisational policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver cost-effective procurement outcomes

About you:

You're a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and delivering quality outcomes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can balance competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and customer service.

You will also bring:

• Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge and experience using SAP Success Factors will be advantageous.
• Understanding of procurement principles, purchasing processes, and supplier management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Well-developed organisational and time management abilities
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes

Who are we, and what's next?

We're Talentpath - nice to meet you. We connect talented people with great opportunities and are passionate about helping individuals take the next step in their careers.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Research shows that people from underrepresented backgrounds are often less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion. We believe skills, potential, and attitude are just as important as experience, and we're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.