Queensland University of Technology – Kelvin Grove QLD

- Reference number: 26544
- Term:Ongoing, full-time basis
- Remuneration:$161,241 to $168,919 pa (HEW9) (inclusive of $136,251 to $142,738 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- Location:Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Procurement Partner (2 positions available) to join Finance Business Solutions, Chancellery Division.

Join QUT’s Strategy and Investment Portfolio and help deliver procurement outcomes that support the university’s long term strategic ambitions. As a Procurement Partner, you will provide strategic procurement advice, lead sourcing and category management activities, and partner with stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk and support informed decision making across a diverse range of spend categories, including research equipment and consumables, technology, business and teaching services, and property and facilities. Working within Finance Business Solutions, you will collaborate with senior leaders and business units across the university, providing an agile and customer focused procurement service while ensuring compliance with governance and best practice. This is an excellent prospect for a procurement skilled who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing outcomes and contributing to meaningful organisational objectives.





We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Join QUT’s Strategy and Investment Portfolio and play a key role in shaping strategic procurement outcomes across one of Australia’s leading universities. As a Procurement Partner, you will provide trusted advice and category management leadership to a diverse range of stakeholders, delivering strategic sourcing initiatives, market analysis, supplier performance management and procurement solutions that support QUT’s long-term vision. Working across categories such as research equipment and consumables, technology, business and teaching services, and property and facilities, you will help drive value, manage risk and enable informed business decisions. Based within Finance Business Solutions, you will work closely with senior leaders and business units across the university, balancing operational priorities with procurement governance and best practice. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values customer focus, accountability,



respect and empowerment. If you are a procurement professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, influencing strategic outcomes and delivering tangible value, we would love to hear from you..

What you need to succeed

- Postgraduate qualifications in procurement or a related business or law discipline and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Extensive relevant experience at a senior level in procurement category management, including experience across one or more of the QUT categories (including Research, Equipment and Consumables, Business & Teaching Services, Technology, Property and Facilities).
- Demonstrated high level of business acumen and leadership with proven results in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence across multiple business areas to develop and deliver category strategies and outcomes to meet the constantly evolving needs of the university.
- Proven track record of utilising data analytics to assess return on investment and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including demonstrated ability to manage constructive and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders and provide authoritative, well researched advice with an ability to confidently articulate complex issues in a succinct manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.

Life at QUT

📌 Strategic Procurement Partner — Hybrid, High-Impact (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland University Of Technology
📍 Brisbane