Procurement Graduate

1 day ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the Role

**Your opportunity to learn and expand your experience includes**:

- Working within each of the Category Management Teams to provide support to State Schools, Corporate Divisions and Regional offices relating to purchasing and procurement policy and procedures;
- Collaborating with various Stakeholders and assist in the development of end-to-end procurement functions, whilst contributing towards the department's strategy and goals &;
- Assisting department staff to engage suppliers and manage supplier contracts.

In addition, Procurement Services Branch provides access to a large network of procurement professionals across both private and public sectors. With full training and access to professional development, this graduate opportunity can lead to a varied and exciting career pathway with exposure to a wide range of business functions.

**Career pathways include but are not limited to**:

- Contract managers
- Contract negotiators
- Category managers
- Procurement advisors
- Procurement analysts
- Strategic sourcing advisors
- Supply market analysts
- Supply chain managers

Are you ready to take upon a new learning journey and progress professionally?

**Highly Desirable**:

- Have graduated from a recognised Australian University within the last 12 months and;
- Hold a bachelor's degree or higher that is relevant to procurement;
- Relevant degrees include but are not limited to Business/International Business, Communications, Economics/Commerce, Information Technology, Law and Logistics/ Supply Chain Management.
- Positive attitude and have a strong interest in procurement;
- Commitment to the development of procurement knowledge and practices;
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new things
- Strong presentation and analytical skills and can communicate to a wide range of audiences;
**Benefits from working with us**:

- Competitive Salary + Superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full mentorship, guidance, and ongoing support throughout the Graduate Program
- Access to Training and Professional Development Programs
- Gain a nationally recognised Queensland Government Procurement Certification
- Gain practical skills and knowledge that are transferable to a wide range of career pathways

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume (no more than 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) telling us about yourself, your transferable skills and why you would like the opportunity to join the Procurement Services team.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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