Senior Procurement Officer

at; Osterreich; Presencial; PEN 50,000 - 70,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A governmental fire service in Queensland is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to provide specialist procurement advice for various projects. You will manage tenders and develop procurement strategies while conducting risk assessments to ensure effective project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and contract management, as well as strong communication skills. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to community safety and offers a supportive workplace culture.

Formación

• Experience in high-level procurement and contract management.
• Ability to prepare and manage tenders effectively.
• Strong skills in developing and communicating procurement strategies.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-level advice on procurement matters.
• Prepare and manage tenders for construction and consulting activities.
• Conduct regular procurement risk assessments.

Conocimientos

Procurement and contract management

Risk assessment

Strategic sourcing

Descripción del empleo

Join a purpose driven team where your contribution drives real outcomes for Queenslanders.

At the Queensland Fire Department (QFD), our corporate teams play a vital role behind the scenes – enabling smarter systems, stronger strategies, and better outcomes for Queenslanders. Whether you’re in HR, finance, IT governance or policy, your work helps keep communities safe, informed and supported.

QFD are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by Work180 and celebrate all diversity by committing to a culture where people feel safe, respected, valued and engaged.

Your opportunity

As the Senior Procurement Officer you will provide specialist and commercial advice and support procurement processes for the Building Condition Assessment and RFSQ Amenities projects and programs to ensure quality procurement services are delivered.

Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Provide high-level advice on procurement and contract management matters to the project team to ensure project delivery timeframes are achieved.
• Prepare and manage tenders, undertaking purchasing activities for a variety of categories involving construction, maintenance, consulting and upgrade activities, including evaluation and regulatory techniques to ensure a well-structured procurement process is maintained and cost-effective strategies are achieved.
• Develop and communicate procurement strategies inclusive of strategic sourcing and contract management to the project team and broader QFD stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making and processes are adhered to.
• Conduct regular procurement risk assessments and adjust mitigation strategies to ensure the project team remains agile, and prepared for financial, contract and/or supplier impacts, including developing innovative solutions and opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
• Prepare and review reports, submissions, briefs and other correspondence relating to procurement or contract matters and initiatives for the project, in accordance with departmental requirements and governance.

How to Apply

Please click here to be directed to our internal careers page to submit your application.

Applications will remain current for 12 months and may be contacted for future opportunities.