Procurement Officer

Saltair; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $95k+ Super (negotiable)

Job summary

Saltair is a Queensland-based builder inviting a Procurement Officer to join the team at our Coolum Beach factory. You will help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget by reviewing designs, sourcing materials and managing tenders with a strong focus on cost control.

You will collaborate with an experienced team across residential, commercial and government markets, building robust relationships with suppliers and subcontractors and driving value through alternative procurement

Qualifications

• At least three years’ procurement experience within construction or manufacturing.
• Experience preparing accurate construction take-offs and procurement packages.
• Ability to obtain, evaluate and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship-management skills.
• Cost efficiencies and alternative procurement solutions.
• Multi-project procurement management with competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing project designs and specifications to cost effectively.
• Preparing project-specific scopes of works and material take-offs.
• Coordinating competitive tender processes and evaluating submissions.
• Negotiating commercial terms and awarding packages within budgets.
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying alternative products and construction methods to improve value and efficiency.
• Strengthening supply chain through market research and new supplier engagement.
• Working with estimating and project teams to capture cost savings and lessons learned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost saving

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Tools

CostX

Premier Accounting

Job description

Saltair is a multi-award-winning builder based in Queensland. As we continue to experience significant growth in our residential, commercial and government markets , we’re excited to invite a Procurement Officer to join our team at our new factory in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.

Introducing Saltair

Saltair is a multi-award-winning builder based in Queensland. As we continue to experience significant growth in our residential, commercial and government markets , we’re excited to invite a Procurement Officer to join our team at our new factory in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.

Introducing the Team

We love the small-business mentality, where every team member is involved in multiple facets of the business while enjoying significant autonomy in their roles.

Saltair manages all project stages in-house, from concept design, reports, and detailed planning to building approvals, construction, and turnkey certification. As a Procurement Officer, you’ll be supported by a skilled and experienced team to help you quickly get up to speed with our streamlined systems and processes.

About the Role

As the Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the quality standards that have earned us our awards. Your responsibilities include:

• Reviewing project designs and specifications to ensure projects are costed effectively
• Preparing project specific scopes of works and detailed material take-offs
• Coordinating competitive tender processes and evaluating supplier and subcontractor submissions
• Negotiating commercial terms and awarding packages within approved budgets
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and internal stakeholders
• Identifying alternative products, suppliers and construction methods that improve value and efficiency
• Strengthening the supply chain through market research and new supplier engagement
• Working closely with the estimating and project teams to capture cost savings, overruns and lessons learned for future tenders

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate;

• At least three years’ procurement experience within the preferably within the construction or manufacturing industries
• Experience preparing accurate construction take-offs and procurement packages
• Ability to obtain, evaluate and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship-management skills
• Passionate and self-driven to look for cost efficiencies and alternative procurement solutions
• Ability to manage procurement activities across multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills
• Experience with estimating, contract administration or modular construction is desirable

• Experience using CostX or Premier Accounting software is advantageous

The Benefits

• $95k Base incl Super (negotiable on experience)
• Exciting role with an award-winning team
• Opportunity to join a business at early growth stage and lead the design team