Procurement Officer

About the role

TAFE Queensland is seeking a Procurement Officer to provide professional advice on procurement best practice and to manage the end‑to‑end procurement process for a wide range of goods and services, including information technology. This permanent, full‑time position reports to the Procurement Team Leader and will be based at a TAFE Queensland campus.

Key responsibilities

• Procure goods and services in line with Queensland Procurement Policy and TAFE Queensland procurement frameworks, ensuring cost‑effectiveness, timeliness, quality and compliance.
• Assist with procurement planning, supplier research, market and risk analysis, and strategy development.
• Develop and structure requests for quotes, invitations to offer, evaluation criteria, and manage the offer process, including negotiations and contract drafting.
• Support the creation of purchasing practices, guidelines and work instructions aligned with strategic and operational planning.
• Exercise purchasing delegation according to prescribed rules and accountabilities.
• Conduct forward procurement planning, spend analysis and client consultations.
• Develop contract management documentation and advise contract owners on supplier performance and contract value.
• Monitor, analyse and audit purchasing methods to ensure efficiency and policy compliance.
• Provide accurate, timely advice and assistance to clients throughout the procurement and purchasing process.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to provide professional procurement advice and follow best practice.
• Knowledge of Queensland Procurement Policy and TAFE Queensland procurement procedures.
• Experience preparing RFQs, evaluating offers, negotiating contracts and managing contracts.
• Capability to conduct supplier research, market analysis and risk assessments.
• Ability to develop purchasing guidelines, work instructions and support strategic planning.
• Experience in contract management and supplier performance monitoring.

Required skills