Procurement Officer
Procurement Officer
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Job Description
Procurement Officer
Cairns
The Opportunity
The Procurement Officer is responsible for procurement activities within designated product and service categories ensuring alignment with established Supply Chain processes and organisational goals. The role focuses on delivering value for money through strategic sourcing effective negotiation and costeffective procurement practices. Collaborating closely with an array of stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination timely delivery and operational efficiency.
Whats involved
- Oversee fullcycle procurement processes in line with policy including stakeholder engagement sourcing evaluation and RFQ awards ensuring compliance with organisational goals and thresholds
- Prepare and manage procurement documentation coordinate logistics and ensure timely invoice processing.
- Perform market analysis and cost benchmarking to maximise value uncover savings and improve supplier performance.
- Develop procurement strategies that ensure business continuity mitigate risk and uphold regulatory and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast needs align procurement with production and optimise inventory levels.
- Track procurement performance through key metrics to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
Youll need
Essential
- 2 years of relevant experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent business
- Experience in a computerised ERP environment preferably IFS or Pronto
- Proven experience as a Purchasing / Procurement Officer or similar
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with crossfunctional teams
Desirable
- Certificate level qualification in procurement supply chain contractual law or similar
- CIPS Qualifications
Why Austal
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe thefocus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders customers employees suppliers and communities in which we serve.
Excellence Customer Focus Integrity Team Work
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
