Procurement Officer

Ventia; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Procurement Officer based at the Bandiana Defence Base near the Albury/Wodonga region. The role involves processing purchasing transactions to maintain inventories, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth procurement policies, and supporting suppliers and customers with order status.

You will join a team supporting the Defence Maintenance Contract and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with managers and colleagues on procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Competent in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in a customer service role
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, account management and reports ideal, but not required to apply for the position
• Knowledge of ERP advantageous

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement tasks using Commonwealth mandated information systems and technology.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth procurement legislation, departmental policies, and processes.
• Maintain and store accurate financial records in accordance with Commonwealth systems and policies.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries regarding order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Contact suppliers to prioritize, schedule, or expedite deliveries and resolve issues such as shortages or late deliveries.
• Contribute to collaborative innovation through continuous improvement initiatives and participation in business improvement teams.
• Support Managers, Supervisors, and team members in the application of the Defence Maintenance Contract.

Skills

Customer service experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ERP

Purchasing systems

Job description

About The Role

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force and supporting our Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC), Ventia are currently seeking multiple positions for a Procurement Officer based out of the Bandiana (Albury / Wodonga region) Defence Base.

About The Role

In partnership with the Australian Defence Force and supporting our Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC), Ventia are currently seeking multiple positions for a Procurement Officer based out of the Bandiana (Albury / Wodonga region) Defence Base.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing process purchasing transactions to maintain inventories of materials, equipment, supplies and products, as directed by the Commonwealth.

Other Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform procurement tasks using Commonwealth mandated information systems and technology.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth procurement legislation, departmental policies, and processes.
• Maintain and store accurate financial records in accordance with Commonwealth systems and policies.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries regarding order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Contact suppliers to prioritize, schedule, or expedite deliveries and resolve issues such as shortages or late deliveries.
• Contribute to collaborative innovation through continuous improvement initiatives and participation in business improvement teams.
• Support Managers, Supervisors, and team members in the application of the Defence Maintenance Contract.

About You

To be successful in your application you must be an Australian citizen and be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance up to the level of Base Line.

Other Requirements

• Competent in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in a customer service role
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, account management and reports ideal, but not required to apply for the position
• Knowledge of ERP advantageous

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number

168379