Senior Procurement OfficerCairns The OpportunityThe Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for executing the procurement activities as per the established Supply Chain Process related to specific product/service categories.  The Senior Procurement Officer works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of procurement activities and enhance operational efficiencies. What’s involvedAssess procurement requirements by liaising with stakeholders based on supplied estimates, market experience, purchase complexity, sole source consideration and purchase thresholdsManage sourcing activities for materials within tier 4 and provide support to Procurement Lead for tier 3Create purchase request package/s and comparative matrix’s in line with defined materials tiers and send to internal stakeholders for reviewNegotiate with preferred supplier against pre-determined negotiation objectives Issue purchase orders, award letter or subcontract paperwork in line with defined material tiers. Identify and execute freight requirementsManage issues with goods/services through supplier corrective action process and contribute regularly to the Supplier Risk ReportMaintain and update daily all project Equipment Order Lists (EOL) for items within relevant section of responsibilityRepresent Supply Chain as Procurement Authority for nominated projectsUndertake site visits with key suppliers and complete Supplier Periodic EvaluationsUndertake regular bench marking activities to ensure Austal is securing best price for goods and servicesAchieve savings across sourcing activities annually, as set by Procurement Lead You’ll needEssential 5+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent businessWorking Experience in a computerized ERP environment, preferably Pronto or IFSDesirable Tertiary level qualifications in procurement, supply chain, contractual law or similarCIPS Qualifications desirable Why AustalCompetitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation. Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. AUD Cairns 4870

Senior Procurement officer

Senior Procurement Officer

Cairns

 

The Opportunity

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for executing the procurement activities as per the established Supply Chain Process related to specific product/service categories.  The Senior Procurement Officer works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of procurement activities and enhance operational efficiencies.

 

What’s involved

  • Assess procurement requirements by liaising with stakeholders based on supplied estimates, market experience, purchase complexity, sole source consideration and purchase thresholds
  • Manage sourcing activities for materials within tier 4 and provide support to Procurement Lead for tier 3
  • Create purchase request package/s and comparative matrix’s in line with defined materials tiers and send to internal stakeholders for review
  • Negotiate with preferred supplier against pre-determined negotiation objectives 
  • Issue purchase orders, award letter or subcontract paperwork in line with defined material tiers. Identify and execute freight requirements
  • Manage issues with goods/services through supplier corrective action process and contribute regularly to the Supplier Risk Report
  • Maintain and update daily all project Equipment Order Lists (EOL) for items within relevant section of responsibility
  • Represent Supply Chain as Procurement Authority for nominated projects
  • Undertake site visits with key suppliers and complete Supplier Periodic Evaluations
  • Undertake regular bench marking activities to ensure Austal is securing best price for goods and services
  • Achieve savings across sourcing activities annually, as set by Procurement Lead

 

You’ll need

Essential

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent business
  • Working Experience in a computerized ERP environment, preferably Pronto or IFS

Desirable

  • Tertiary level qualifications in procurement, supply chain, contractual law or similar
  • CIPS Qualifications desirable

 

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

 

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

 

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

    • Posted Date 04 Apr 2025
    • Location Cairns
      QLD / Australia
    • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
    • Job Type Full Time
    • Salary Not provided