HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join a respected Australian university, supporting procurement operations within its Finance and Planning Directorate.

Our client is a nationally recognised higher education institution with campuses across Australia, committed to excellence, inclusion and providing high-quality services to students, staff and the wider community.

Location: North Brisbane

Work Pattern: Monday – Wednesday onsite

Salary $58.68 p/hr + super

Employment type: Casual engagement expected to run until January, with the possibility of extension.

About the Role

As a Procurement Officer, you will support the day-to-day administration of procurement processes, ensuring purchasing activities are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and the wider Procurement team, you will assist with purchase orders, tender documentation, supplier records and procurement enquiries.

Key Responsibilities:

- Creating and processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and approval requirements.
- Supporting sourcing and tendering activities, including reviewing documentation and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
- Managing procurement enquiries, requests and workflows, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Maintaining accurate supplier records, purchasing data, procurement catalogues and documentation across relevant systems, including SharePoint.
- Providing guidance on purchasing procedures and approval processes while supporting supplier relationships and procurement projects.





About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Previous experience in procurement, purchasing or sourcing, with a sound understanding of procurement processes, policies and compliance requirements.
- Experience using procurement or purchasing systems, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience working within a university, government or similarly structured organisation will be highly regarded.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates who are organised, methodical, reliable and highly accurate , with a strong commitment to following established procedures.

You'll be someone who enjoys working with systems and processes, takes ownership of their work and can build positive working relationships across different teams.

What's on Offer

- Opportunity to work within a respected Australian higher education institution.
- Exposure to procurement, sourcing, purchasing and tendering activities across a diverse organisation.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities to develop your procurement knowledge and experience.

How to Apply If you have procurement experience, solid attention to detail and enjoy working in a structured, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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📌 Procurement Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Brisbane