Procurement Officer

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Balco Australia Pty Ltd is an award-winning Australian exporter and is proudly one of the leading suppliers of hay and straw products to international markets. Headquartered in Adelaide, Balco has operational sites in WA, SA and VIC with plans for continued business expansion.

A new opportunity exists for an experienced Procurement Officer to coordinate and manage the end-to-end procurement and tender processes including ensuring all procurement activities are conducted efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with company frameworks and organisational standards.

Primary Objectives:

Coordinate the full lifecycle of procurement and tender processes, from planning through to contract award.

Prepare, distribute, and manage Requests for Tender (RFTs) and Requests for Quotation (RFQs), including supplier proposal evaluation and presentation preparation for senior management.

Provide expert procurement advice to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant company frameworks and internal policies.

Oversee contract administration, track key milestones, and maintain accurate records in procurement systems.

Drive process improvements and support training initiatives across the business.

Promote efficiency, quality, and value-for-money in procurement decisions.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Assist in the development and administration of the Procurement Framework in collaboration with Finance and IT teams.

Maintain supplier relationships to ensure alignment with commercial and operational requirements.

Provide procurement-related training and support to internal staff.

Advise staff on standard product and supplier information, promoting the use of national standard product ranges.

Maintain the approved supplier register, accreditation records, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy and currency.

The successful person will need to possess the following:

Bachelor's degree in finance, law, engineering or other related field.

Proven experience in procurement and contract management in manufacturing or similar environment.

Strong understanding of procurement principles, practices, and relevant tender management frameworks.

Ability to analyse supplier proposals and prepare clear, concise reports and presentations.

Proven track record of building effective supplier relationships and delivering procurement efficiencies.

Experience working in a matrixed or cross-functional business environment.

Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Proficiency in relevant systems (e.g. Microsoft 365).

Applications must:

address the above criteria in a tailored resume and cover letter.

Applications are scheduled to close 10th September 2025*.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job may be closed prior to the advertised date if the right candidate is identified.

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