Procurement Officer

Careers at Council; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

12% superannuation

Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week

Live on the Coffs Coast lifestyle

Job summary

The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking a Procurement Officer to support procurement, contracts and stores operations within the Financial Services and Logistics Group. Partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers and the Contracts & Procurement team to deliver efficient procurement outcomes and maintain contracts and inventory information in line with policies.

You'll drive system support, tendering activities and reporting, while delivering practical business outcomes through proactive

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and systems skills.
• Attention to detail with accurate record-keeping.
• Proactive problem-solver with good communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement, contract administration and stores operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers and the Contracts & Procurement team.
• Deliver efficient procurement outcomes and maintain records and reports.
• Support procurement systems, purchasing and tendering activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and stores services.
• Combine administrative expertise with system support and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Systems knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain

Job description

• Play a key role in supporting procurement, contracts and inventory operations across the City.
• Join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and customer focus will make a real impact.
• Enjoy flexibility, career development opportunities and a great lifestyle on the Coffs Coast.

About the role

As the Procurement Officer, you'll play an important role in supporting the City's procurement, contract administration and stores operations. Working within the Financial Services and Logistics Group, you'll partner with internal stakeholders, suppliers and the Contracts & Procurement team to deliver efficient procurement outcomes, accurate records and reporting, and ensure contract and inventory information is effectively maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

You'll also provide support across the City's procurement systems, purchasing and tendering activities, supplier engagement and contract administration processes. Through your proactive approach and attention to detail, you'll help drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the effective delivery of procurement and stores services across the City.

This is a diverse and hands-on opportunity for a procurement, stores, logistics or supply chain professional who enjoys combining administrative expertise, system support and stakeholder engagement to deliver practical business outcomes.

Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role.

About you

You have experience in procurement, stores, logistics, inventory management or supply chain operations and enjoy working in a role that combines stakeholder engagement with practical operational support. You bring strong administrative and systems skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and reports. You are a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering quality customer service. A Certificate III in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) and a current Class C Driver Licence are essential.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive Salary (from $70,900.12 to 74,631.70 p/a) depending on your capabilities and experience + 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
• Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!
• Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City’s opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions.Check out the benefits ofliving on theCoffs Coast

Want to chat?

Please reach out to Tania Meyers, Team Leader Contracts and Procurement on ***********@chcc.nsw.gov.au or via phone [phone]*** to discuss the role in more detail.

If you have any queries around or require specific assistance or adjustments with any aspect of the application/recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at ***********@chcc.nsw.gov.au

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The City of Coffs Harbour is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace based on the principles of employment equity and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran or disability status.