Procurement Graduate

About the Role
Located within Brisbane CBD, the successful Graduate will be rotated through each of the three Procurement Category Management Teams:
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- Building Construction and Maintenance
- General Goods and Services
- Information Communication and Technology

**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?
**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Hold Australian citizenship, or reside in Australia and have permission, under a Commonwealth law, to work in Australia.
- Have completed your university degree in 2023, be due to graduate in 2024 or due to graduate before February 2025, and
- Have a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree from and Australian University in a relevant discipline:

- Relevant degrees include but are not limited to Business/International Business, Communications, Economics/Commerce, Information Technology, Law and Logistics/ Supply Chain Management.

**Highly desirable**:

- 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

**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant 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.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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