Procurement Specialist

Role: Procurement Specialist – Marketing

Location: Murarrie, Brisbane, QLD

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

We're Goodstart – a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life.

Our Role:

As Procurement Specialist – Marketing, you'll lead the end-to-end procurement and inventory management of all marketing-related items that support our 660+ centres across Australia. From uniforms and signage to printed materials and branded merchandise, you'll ensure these essential items are available when and where they're needed.

You'll be the key link between suppliers and working closely with Marketing and Operations teams. This role ensures procurement activities support enrolments, centre operations, align with Goodstart's brand and deliver value through smart sourcing, strong relationships, and continuous improvement.

Your Impact:

• Manage national procurement of marketing materials, uniforms, signage and branded items
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, Marketing, Operations and Finance teams
• Maintain supplier catalogues and ensure compliance with purchasing systems and policies
• Oversee inventory, coordinate logistics, and ensure timely delivery to centres
• Champion continuous improvement and drive cost-effective procurement
• Maintain financial controls, track budgets, and provide regular reporting
• Act as a key contact for centre support and procurement-related queries

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to bettermanage your work and non-work needs
• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

You'll bring to the table:

• A degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
• 3-5 years' experience in procurement, managing large and diverse portfolios
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and deliver financial outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence and collaborate with internal and external partners
• Confident managing risk, supplier performance, and category budgets
• Familiarity with Coupa or other enterprise purchasing systems
  • Valid Working with Children Check card

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Partner - Vinisha via email vkundoorvala@goodstart.org.au

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.