An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented and motivated Procurement Support Officer to join a busy government team in Cairns. While procurement experience is not essential, we are seeking candidates with strong administrative and computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
About the Role
Working within a supportive team environment, you will provide procurement and purchasing support across a range of activities. Full training will be provided; however, candidates must be confident using Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate strong data entry accuracy and critical thinking skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage tenders through IRIS, including calling, evaluating, and awarding tenders up to $250,000
- Raise Purchase Orders and process adjustments within Ellipse
- Manage Request for Quotations (RFQs)
- Source pricing from Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA) contractors
- Coordinate quote requests through the Request for Offer process
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
Required Skills & Experience
- Above-average typing and data entry skills
- Strong Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Robust computer literacy
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Professional communication skills and a positive attitude
Desirable Experience
- Exposure to procurement, purchasing, or contract administration
- Experience using systems such as Ellipse, SAP, or similar ERP systems
- Previous administration experience within a government or corporate environment
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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via***********@dfp.com.auor ***and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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