Project and Procurement Officer

JP Smith; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major property and development organisation in Toowoomba is seeking a Project and Procurement Officer. You will manage procurement strategies, oversee pre-contract functions, and ensure effective communication with contractors and suppliers. Ideal candidates will have civil works experience and strong negotiation skills. This role is vital for project success and contributes to the development of Regional Queensland.

Qualifications

• Prior civil works experience or equivalent structural and/or engineering exposure.
• Ability to understand a project from start to finish.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Assisting in creating and implementing the Project Management Plan.
• Reviewing design compliance with regulatory authorities.
• Negotiating contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Communicating with consultants, authorities, and construction teams.
• Resolving procurement-related issues.

Skills

Civil works experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client, one of the region’s largest property and development organisations, is seeking a Project and Procurement Officer to join their team. The business strives to deliver innovative, effective and economic solutions for their clients, themselves and the community. They are also considered a major contributor to the development of Regional Queensland and the wider Queensland economy.

Why join the business: Our client is a major contributor to the development of Regional Queensland and the wider Queensland economy.

About the role: As the Project and Procurement Officer, you'll be a vital part of the civil construction team. Collaborating with the Operations manager, the role involves creating budgets and implementing effective procurement strategies that support both business objectives and project success. This role involves overseeing pre-contract functions of civil projects as well as ensuring the timely delivery and engagement of contractors and suppliers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies;
• Assisting the management team to create and implement the Project Management Plan;
• Reviewing the design to assess and ensure its compliance with the requirements of regulatory authorities;
• Negotiating contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers and vendors;
• Acting as a conduit for communicating information to consultants, authorities, site supervisors, construction workers and sub-contractors; and
• Resolving any procurement-related issues such as delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or payment issues.

About you: To be successful in the role, you will ideally have prior civil works experience or equivalent structural and/or engineering exposure. The ability to understand a project from start to finish and work with all the component parts, teams and authorities will also be highly regarded. A professional standard of organisation, communication and negotiation skills, as well as a high level of attention to detail and accuracy is essential for your success.

How to Apply: If this opportunity is of interest, please click 'Apply' to submit your resume to JP Smith Recruitment & HR. For any enquiries, please call Jamie Smith on 07 4659 7400 quoting reference number 3960658.