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:
Market-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
Flexible 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
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Queensland