Procurement Partner (Projects)

Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 161,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Parental leave

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology is seeking a Procurement Partner (Projects) to lead major procurement activities across university categories. You will provide expert advice, coordinate complex sourcing, identify savings opportunities and use data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.

The role is based at Kelvin Grove with a hybrid arrangement, offering strong superannuation and a pathway to broader university impact through governance and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in procurement or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education/training.
• Senior level experience in strategic procurement and category management across multiple QUT categories: Research, Equipment & Consumables, Business & Teaching Services, Technology, Property & Facilities.
• Demonstrated high level business acumen and leadership in a complex environment.
• Ability to engage and influence across multiple business areas to develop and deliver category strategies and outcomes.
• Proven experience using data analytics to generate actionable procurement insights, identify savings and ROI.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value procurement projects across one or more QUT categories.
• Provide expert procurement and category management advice.
• Coordinate complex sourcing activities, identify savings and broader value opportunities.
• Use data-driven insights to support informed decision making.
• Strengthen procurement governance, consistency and project outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Senior-level procurement experience

Strategy & category management

Data analytics & ROI assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & presentation

Indigenous engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in procurement

Equivalent education or training

Job description

Queensland University of Technology – Kelvin Grove QLD

19h ago , from Queensland University of Technology

• Remuneration:$161,241 to $168,919 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $136,251 to $142,738 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location:Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• $136,251 to $142,738
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 26576
• Term:Ongoing, Full-time basis
• Remuneration:$161,241 to $168,919 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $136,251 to $142,738 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location:Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Procurement Partner (Projects) to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division.

Join QUT as a Procurement Partner (Projects) and play a key role in delivering major projects and strategic procurement activities across the university. You will provide expert procurement and category management advice, coordinate complex sourcing activities, identify savings and broader value opportunities, and use data driven insights to support informed decision making. Working across categories including research equipment and consumables, business and teaching services, technology, and property and facilities, you will help strengthen procurement governance, consistency and project outcomes.This is an ongoing, full time position suited to an experienced procurement professional who can confidently lead complex, high value or high risk activities and build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders. You will bring strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, analytical capability and the ability to influence outcomes in a complex environment. The position is primarily based at Kelvin Grove, with work at Gardens Point as required, and offers flexible working arrangements, generous superannuation and a comprehensive range of QUT employee benefits.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Chancellery Division brings together key university functions including strategy, government relations and policy, assurance and risk, international engagement, marketing and communications, and business development. Within Chancellery, the Strategy and Investment Portfolio supports QUT’s long term vision by integrating strategy, finance, planning, investment and institutional performance insights to advance the university’s strategic ambitions and long term sustainability. Finance Business Solutions supports the ongoing financial and planning viability of QUT while delivering customer focused services to the university community, industry and government. Working closely with stakeholders across QUT, the team helps the university realise its strategic aims and objectives through a shared commitment to customer focus, accountability, respect and empowerment..

What you need to succeed

• Postgraduate qualifications in procurement or a related business or law discipline and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Extensive senior level experience in strategic procurement and category management, including coordinating complex, high value or high risk procurement projects across one or more QUT categories, such as Research, Equipment and Consumables, Business and Teaching Services, Technology, Property and Facilities.
• Demonstrated high level of business acumen and leadership with proven results in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence across multiple business areas to develop and deliver category strategies and outcomes to meet the constantly evolving needs of the university.
• Proven experience using data analytics to generate actionable procurement insights, identify and quantify savings and value opportunities, assess return on investment, monitor benefits and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including demonstrated ability to manage constructive and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders and provide authoritative, well researched advice with an ability to confidently articulate complex issues in a succinct manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

Explore more benefits of life at QUT.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support ourIndigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

Job opens:21-Oct-2026

Applications Close: 05-Nov-2026 at 11.30pm