Purchasing Officer

Energy and Public Works (Organisation site ( https://www.epw.qld.gov.au/ ) )
Delivery; QBuild; Public Works; Cannon Hill
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government's builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!

Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Purchasing Officer, also commonly known as a Procurement Officer, to provide a high level of service to QBuild by ensuring compliance with procurement policies and fostering strong supplier relationships. QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
About the role You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by delivering exceptional purchasing, procurement, and reporting services alongside a dynamic team of procurement and contract management professionals. If you're passionate about procurement and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect role for you.
Duties and skills involved: Communicating procurement policies and Queensland Procurement Policy, Building Policy Framework requirements to staff and facilitating changes to traditional procurement practices through training and education programs.Sourcing and correlating a range of data from both internal and external to QBuild, and producing a range of reports to present to the Procurement Manager, QBuild Executives, and other stakeholders and clients.Preparing and calling of routine and complex tenders for various categories involving construction, maintenance, consulting, and upgrade activities for medium and major building contracts, including complex evaluation and regulatory techniques.Implementing local procurement practices and processes in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy and contributing to reduced material and subcontractor costs.Establishing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, focusing on competitive pricing and meeting established performance standards.Developing, implementing, and monitoring procurement instructions, procedures, guidelines, and standard forms while maintaining document control (in conjunction with Quality Assurance).Additional requirements (desirable): Formal procurement, purchasing and/or contract management accreditation is well regarded including Queensland Purchasing, QGCPO, CIPS or similar; or have the ability to rapidly acquire this accreditation.Demonstrates solid, well-developed expertise across the procurement, purchasing and contract management environment; with a strong focus on analysis and reporting.All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
ResumeCover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Jason Lloyd, Senior Purchasing Advisor, (07) 3008 2202 ****** ( mailto:****** )
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/573433/24 Closing Date: Monday, 8 July 2024  Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ) .
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DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
HLGPPW applicant-guide (PDF, 233KB) ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=36617774&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=0C411187948AE7531DC303A0A7639550 )


573433 24 Role Description (PDF, 201KB) ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/b_fileupload.proc_download?in_file_id=36618024&in_servicecode=CUSTOMSEARCH&in_organid=14904&in_sessionid=0&in_hash_key=66BC4AB6AEC66D4B6B55AA872CBCFD36 )


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