Procurement Administrator

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Procurement and is a part of the Corporate Services Department. We're seeking an experienced professional.

**22nd August, 2024**:
RSL Queensland is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation delivering innovative programs and initiatives that support veterans and their families. After more than a century, our purpose _- _to provide care, commemoration and camaraderie _- _is as strong as ever.

With Australia’s most successful prize home lottery backing us, we’re able to provide life-changing support services, fund world-first research, and use state-of-the-art tech to help more veterans in better ways.

And most importantly, you’ll be making a real difference in veterans’ and their families’ lives.

**Why work at RSL Queensland**. Open, flexible, supportive, empowering - they’re some of things our team love most about RSL Queensland. Depending on your role, you’ll have the tools and flexibility to work in a hybrid way that balances your lifestyle and the requirements of the team.

**What else makes us great**:

- Option to salary package up to $15,900 per year on living expenses, and claim further tax-saving benefits on top
- Extensive training/development opportunities
- Bring your whole authentic self to work each day and be part of a supportive environment
- You’re gifted 3 additional days of leave at Christmas
- Financial support and study leave to undertake higher educational courses related to work
- Work in an environment that values all voices - have an influence, be the difference
- Benefits Hub that includes lifestyle discounts from hundreds of leading stores and services
- This position is based in one office in Fortitude Valley. There will be some work from home flexibility a number of days per week

The **Procurement Administrator** will support RSL Queensland’s procurement department by coordinating, planning and executing procurement activities. They assist in the procurement process, be responsible for supporting contracting activities, including supporting contract administration and execution. This role will be involved with engaging key internal and external stakeholders, providing support around contractual negotiations.

This role will report to the **Senior Manager - Procurement **and is a part of the **Corporate Services Department. **We are looking for experienced professionals from a Procurement Administrative background to join this fast-paced and fun team-oriented environment.

**In this role, you will have the proven ability to**:

- Ensure effective utilisation and updating of RSL Queensland’s Contracts Repository - Epona CMS, including monthly reporting.
- Support commercial negotiation of contracts including the collation of finalised terms and conditions and related contractual documents
- Support Contract Managers with their assigned contracts in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures to ensure the proper and effective execution of assigned programs of work.
- Support vendor management as per Procurement Vendor Tiering requirements
- Assist in identifying commercial risks, develop and implement solutions that align with RSL Queensland policies and procedures to effectively reduce risk and cost
- Engage in continuous improvement through the recommendation and development of improved business practices, policies and procedures to enhance functional performance.

**You will also possess**:

- Tertiary Qualification (Diploma/Bachelors degree) In business not mandatory, but highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience (2-3 years) working within a commercial procurement environment is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge or understanding of contract management systems.
- Attention to detail and experience in understanding, collating, and reporting on procurement and contracts information.
- Well-developed written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven commitment to quality and risk management outcomes.
- Confident and proficient in use of Microsoft Office

Some organisations say it, but RSL Queensland really means it - you will truly be working amongst committed, passionate and talented professionals. Every day, you will push the envelope as we work together towards our goal of delivering a bright future and enduring legacy for all veterans and their families.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.