Introducing Saltair

Saltair is a multi-award-winning builder based in Queensland. As we continue to experience significant growth in our residential, commercial and government markets, we’re excited to invite a Procurement Officer to join our team at our Crestmead office.

Introducing the Team

We love the small-business mentality, where every team member is involved in multiple facets of the business while enjoying significant autonomy in their roles.

Saltair manages all project stages in-house, from concept design, reports, and detailed planning to building approvals, construction, and turnkey certification. As a Procurement Officer, you’ll be supported by a skilled and experienced team to help you quickly get up to speed with our streamlined systems and processes.

About the Role

As the Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the quality standards that have earned us our awards. Your responsibilities include:

- Reviewing project designs and specifications to ensure projects are costed effectively

- Preparing project specific scopes of works and detailed material take-offs

- Coordinating competitive tender processes and evaluating supplier and subcontractor submissions

- Negotiating commercial terms and awarding packages within approved budgets

- Developing strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and internal stakeholders

- Identifying alternative products, suppliers and construction methods that improve value and efficiency

- Strengthening the supply chain through market research and recent supplier engagement

- Working closely with the estimating and project teams to capture cost savings,



overruns and lessons learned for future tenders

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate;

- At least three years’ procurement or technical purchasing experience, preferably in construction, manufacturing or a related technical workplace.

- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and bills of quantities, and prepare accurate material take-offs and procurement packages.

- Experience sourcing technical products and materials, obtaining quotations, and evaluating suppliers against cost, quality, compliance, lead time and service requirements.

- Strong commercial negotiation, supplier relationship-management and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, supply risks and competing priorities across multiple projects.

- A proactive approach to identifying alternative products, suppliers and cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.

- Strong attention to detail, organisation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

- Confidence working with estimating, project, design and production teams.

- Interest in progressing from operational purchasing into category management, including spend analysis, category planning, strategic sourcing, supplier performance and contract management.

- Experience with CostX, Premier Accounting or similar procurement, estimating or ERP systems is advantageous.

- Experience in modular construction, contract administration or category management is desirable but not essential.

The Benefits

- $95k - $110k Base + Super (negotiable on experience)

- Exciting role with an award-winning team

- Opportunity to join a business at early growth stage

📌 Procurement Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Saltair
📍 Brisbane