Procurement Support Officer

Precruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Precruitment is assisting a Queensland Government organisation in Cairns to recruit an administration professional for procurement support. No prior procurement experience is required as training will be provided, with a focus on data entry and Microsoft Office skills.

Based in Parramatta Park, Cairns, the role involves tender processes, sourcing quotes, and raising purchase orders. It offers a temporary contract with potential extension and a strong chance to learn procurement within a

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Willingness to learn procurement processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage tender processes, including tender calling, evaluation and awarding up to $250,000 in IRIS.
• Raise purchase orders and process adjustments through Ellipse.
• Source quotes and manage RFQ activity.
• Maintain procurement records and data entry with accuracy.
• Support daily operations using Outlook, Word and Excel.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IRIS system

Ellipse

SAP

Excel

Job description

Start your procurement career with a role offering training, variety and valuable administrative experience.

• No previous procurement experience required, with training provided
• Put your data entry, Microsoft Office and attention-to-detail skills to work
• Work in a supportive, professional environment

About the Organisation

Our client is a Queensland Government organisation delivering essential services and supporting projects across the region. They are seeking a motivated and detail-focused administration professional to join their team in Cairns.

The Opportunity

Based in Parramatta Park, Cairns, this role is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and computer skills who is keen to learn and develop their procurement knowledge.

You will provide procurement and administrative support across a range of activities, including managing tender processes, sourcing quotes and raising purchase orders. Working with established systems and procedures, you will help ensure information is accurate, processes are completed efficiently and procurement activities are well coordinated.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing tender processes, including calling, evaluating and awarding tenders through the IRIS system for procurements up to $250,000.
• Raising purchase orders and processing adjustments through Ellipse.
• Managing requests for quotation by sourcing pricing from contractors or requesting quotes through the request-for-offer process.
• Completing accurate data entry and maintaining procurement records.
• Using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel to support daily operations.

The position is offered on a temporary basis from with a possible extension.

About You

You are organised, proactive and comfortable working with computer systems and detailed information. You take pride in accuracy, can think critically and are eager to learn new processes.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Above-average typing and data entry skills.
• Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify errors or inconsistencies.
• Sound critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and procedures.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Resilience and flexibility when managing new challenges or changing priorities.

Experience with systems such as Ellipse or SAP will be highly regarded, but previous procurement experience is not essential, as training will be provided.

Please note that a practical assessment may be required following a successful interview.

What’s On Offer

• An opportunity to develop your procurement and administration skills.
• Training provided, with no previous procurement experience required.
• A temporary contract from with a possible extension.
• A varied role supporting tendering, purchasing and quotation processes.
• The opportunity to work within a Queensland Government environment.

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.