Senior Procurement Advisor

Queensland University of Technology; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

17.5% recreation leave loading

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

Queensland University of Technology is seeking a Senior Procurement Advisor to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division. You will lead complex end-to-end procurement activities, develop category and sourcing strategies, and provide expert advice to stakeholders across diverse spend categories.

This role is offered as a hybrid position, with opportunities to influence procurement governance, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with senior

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in strategic procurement category management across multiple categories (Research, Equipment and Consumables, Business & Teaching Services, Technology, Property and Finance).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect, collaborate and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team with limited supervision in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
• Proven use of data analytics to assess ROI and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management with attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex end-to-end procurement activities across the university.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies for diverse spend areas.
• Provide expert procurement advice to stakeholders across divisions.
• Lead sourcing and contract establishment activities with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the university’s strategic objectives and governance.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Indigenous engagement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications (progress towards)

Job description

Queensland University of Technology – Kelvin Grove QLD

• Remuneration:$138,193 to $156,633 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $116,774 to $132,357 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location:
• Open to: Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. 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 Senior Procurement Advisor to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division.

Join QUT’s Strategy and Investment Portfolio and play a leading role in delivering strategic, high value procurement outcomes across the university. As a Senior Procurement Advisor, you will lead complex end to end procurement activities, develop category and sourcing strategies, and provide expert advice to stakeholders across a diverse range of spend categories. You will apply strong commercial judgement and procurement expertise to identify opportunities, manage risk, drive value and ensure compliance, while supporting the university’s strategic objectives. Working within Finance Business Solutions, you will partner with senior leaders and business units across QUT to deliver practical, customer focused procurement solutions in a dynamic environment. You will build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, lead sourcing and contract establishment activities, monitor supplier performance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement capability, governance and organisational outcomes. This role is ideal for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, managing complex procurement projects and delivering meaningful results.

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.

QUT’s Chancellery Division leads the university’s strategic direction and brings together functions including strategy, government relations, risk and assurance, international engagement, marketing and communications, and business development. Within the division, Finance Business Solutions (FBS) provides expert finance, planning and procurement services that support the university’s long term success. Working in partnership with stakeholders across QUT, FBS is committed to delivering customer focused services and creating value through accountability, respect and empowerment..

What you need to succeed

• Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated high-level experience in strategic procurement category management, including expertise across one or more of the QUT categories (including Research, Equipment and Consumables, Business & Teaching Services, Technology, Property and Finance).
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to connect, collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and multi- task with limited supervision in a high pressure and time sensitive environment.
• Proven track record of utilising data analytics to assess return on investment and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated record of providing excellent stakeholder management including the ability to resolve complex issues with a high level of attention to detail.
• 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.

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous 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:03-Nov-2026

Applications Close: 24-Nov-2026 at 11.30pm