Procurement Officer

About the role

This position provides specialist procurement support for a forward‑thinking local government authority. You will ensure that purchasing activities comply with policy, legislation and best‑practice principles while delivering value‑for‑money outcomes for the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with end‑to‑end tendering processes, including EOI, RFQ and RFT.
• Prepare procurement documentation and support evaluation activities.
• Maintain tender and contract registers.
• Support supplier onboarding and purchase order processing.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with policies and legislative requirements.
• Assist with contract administration and lifecycle management.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes and best practice.
• Support reporting, audits and expenditure monitoring.

Required profile

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Strong understanding of tendering processes and documentation.
• Ability to interpret policies, specifications and terms & conditions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Sound administrative and organisational capability with high attention to detail.
• Commitment to ethical procurement practices.

Required skills

What we offer

• Collaborative, values‑focused work environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of procurement activities.
• Competitive salary aligned to Level 6.
• Supportive team culture with strong stakeholder engagement.