Procurement Operations Supervisor

Council Jobs; Mackay Regional; Vor Ort; AUD 94.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Base salary AJUD- AU$104,821

Up to 18% superannuation

4–5 weeks annual leave with loading

9-day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Career development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Social clubs

Zusammenfassung

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a Procurement Operations Supervisor to lead the Procurement Operations team and drive compliant, value-focused procurement outcomes. You will mentor staff, provide strategic guidance, and collaborate with stakeholders to support operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasises a safe, positive work culture, performance management, and ongoing development of procurement systems.

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading procurement teams.
• Experience purchasing goods and services within a multi-industry organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures and business improvement initiatives.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence.
• Ability to negotiate outcomes and manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder relationships and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• 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 and workforce planning.
• Monitor procurement processes and PO activities for policy compliance.
• Promote efficient procurement practices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal customers.
• Support development and improvement of procurement systems and processes.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Procurement

Policy compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Team mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Safety

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Corporate systems

Ausbildung

Degree in Business/Management

Certificate IV in Purchasing

Equivalent combination of skills/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Corporate systems

Jobbeschreibung

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-solvingand 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.

Applications for this position may close at any time.

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.