Procurement Opportunities | Cairns & Far North Queensland

Procurement Professionals Wanted - Multiple Opportunities Available

Hays Recruitment is currently partnering with a range of government, infrastructure, aviation, and community-focused organisations across Cairns and Far North Queensland to recruit procurement professionals at varying levels of seniority.

Whether you're an experienced Procurement Specialist looking to influence strategic sourcing and major projects, a Category Buyer seeking a commercially focused role, or a Procurement Officer looking to further develop your procurement and contract administration expertise, we have opportunities available now.

Current opportunities include:

Procurement Specialist

- Strategic procurement and sourcing
- Contract management and supplier performance
- ERP implementation and process improvement projects
- Complex and regulated operating environments
- 6-12 month contract opportunities available

Category Buyer

- Category management and merchandise planning
- Supplier relationship management and negotiation
- Inventory, pricing, and margin optimisation
- Remote community and supply chain operations
- Opportunities to travel throughout Far North Queensland

AO4 Program Officer (Procurement)

- End-to-end procurement support
- Contract administration and governance
- Stakeholder engagement and procurement advice
- Procurement compliance and reporting
- Queensland Government opportunities

What we're looking for

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in:

- Procurement and sourcing
- Contract administration and contract management
- Category management and buying




- Supplier relationship management
- Tendering and evaluation processes
- Inventory and supply chain operations
- Procurement governance and compliance
- ERP and procurement systems
- Stakeholder engagement and business partnering

Professionals from government, construction, infrastructure, aviation, retail, logistics, mining, utilities, and other procurement-focused industries are encouraged to apply.

What you'll bring

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within procurement frameworks and processes
- Commercial awareness and problem-solving capability
- High attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes
- Experience using procurement, finance, inventory, or ERP systems
- A proactive and collaborative approach to work

Why apply?

These opportunities offer:

- Competitive salary and contract rates
- Exposure to diverse procurement environments
- Opportunities ranging from entry-level procurement support through to specialist procurement roles
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Versatile and supportive team environments
- The chance to contribute to meaningful projects and regional outcomes across Far North Queensland

Apply now

If you're currently working in procurement, purchasing, category management, contracts, supply chain, or commercial support and are considering your next move, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with an updated copy of your CV or contact Hays Cairns for a confidential discussion about the procurement opportunities currently available across the region.

📌 Procurement Opportunities | Cairns & Far North Queensland
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