Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works
Asset Management Services; QBuild; Public Works; Brisbane/ Flexible
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 Perm Senior Purchasing Officer and provide procurement services for operational staff. Provide services and support that promotes procurement 'best practice' and contract performance across the region.
Job details Position status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Classification
Classification: AO5
Workplace Location: 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 providing exceptional procurement services.
Communicating procurement strategies and Queensland Procurement Policy requirements to staff and facilitating changes to traditional procurement practices through training and education programs. Preparing and calling of tenders for a variety of categories involving construction, maintenance, consulting and upgrade activities, including evaluation and regulatory techniques. Providing guidance and assistance to operational and estimating teams in purchasing and the associated policies, and pricing of future works. Implementing local procurement practices and processes in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy including contributing to reduced material and subcontractor costs. Establishing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors focusing on competitive pricing and meeting established performance standards, as well as to contribute to the development and implementation of regional Standing Offer Agreements and medium and major building contracts. Leading, supporting and training a team of purchasing, procurement and contract management officers, including identifying and addressing training requirements of the team, up-skilling and motivating staff to exceed expectations. Undertaking operational purchasing activities including ordering materials and processing a range of purchase orders, work orders, field release orders and similar for goods and services required for regional delivery. Ensuring compliance with the Queensland Procurement Policy, delegation and other policies and legislation relating to procurement in government. Developing, implementing and monitoring procurement instructions, procedures, guidelines and standard forms while maintaining document control (in conjunction with Quality Assurance). Providing efficient and high standards of customer service to QBuild's customers, including coordinating responses to escalated customer queries. Required Skills and Experience:
PCP Level 1 - Procurement Fundamentals. Flexible working location. 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:
Resume Cover 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 QBuild Careers on (07) 3514 3919 or
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/612739/25
Closing Date: Monday, 20 January 2025
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
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