Procurement Operations Supervisor

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18% superannuation

4–5 weeks annual leave

9-day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Career development support

Employee Assistance Program

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Active social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Procurement Operations Supervisor to lead the Procurement Operations team and drive compliant, value-focused procurement outcomes across Council.

You will mentor staff, provide guidance on procurement activities, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes and systems in a safe, supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Business, Business Management or a related discipline, including: Degree with extensive relevant experience; or

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a multi-skilled Procurement Operations team.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning, workforce planning and business improvement initiatives.
• Monitor procurement processes and purchase order activities to ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures.
• Promote efficient procurement practices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal customers.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of procurement systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder relationships

Policy development

Change management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree with extensive experience

Certificate IV in Purchasing

Equivalent combination of skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Corporate systems

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for leadership, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional customer service? Mackay Regional Council is seeking a motivated and capable Procurement Operations Supervisor to lead our Procurement Operations team and help drive efficient, compliant, and value-focused procurement outcomes across Council.

As a key member of the Procurement team, you'll provide leadership, mentoring and operational guidance while ensuring procurement activities are delivered in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy, legislative requirements, and best practice principles.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Purchasing & Accounts Payable, you will lead a team of Procurement Officers and work collaboratively with stakeholders across Council to support procurement operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor and develop a multi-skilled Procurement Operations team.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Assist with strategic and operational planning, workforce planning and business improvement initiatives.
• Monitor procurement processes and purchase order activities to ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures.
• Promote efficient procurement practices and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal customers.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of procurement systems and processes.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

Essential Qualifications

• Qualification in Business, Business Management or a related discipline, including:
  • Degree with extensive relevant experience; or
  • Certificate IV in Purchasing or relevant industry-recognised training; or
  • Equivalent combination of skills, knowledge and extensive relevant experience.
• Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence.
• Willingness to undertake a Criminal History Check.
• Significant experience purchasing goods and services within a multi-industry organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.
• Strong experience building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and business improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading change management activities.
• Commitment to fostering a safe, healthy and supportive workplace environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience preparing reports and business cases.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and corporate systems.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes, resolve complex issues and manage competing priorities.
• Proven capability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.

Why Join Us?

• Base annual salary of $104,821 (Stream A Level 5, based on 5 weeks Annual Leave)
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• 9-day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.