Purchasing Officer

**(HEO4) $73,961 - $81,067 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.**

**Fixed term, full-time position available until December 2025**

**Seeking a fast-paced learner with exceptional attention to detail to join the team as a Purchasing Officer**

Working under general direction, the Purchasing Officer works with other team members to support a range of purchasing functions and processes which also includes supplier maintenance.

**To be successful you will need**:

- Demonstrated experience in purchase order processing.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team with a strong customer service focus.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully complete tasks within limited time constraints.
- Working knowledge of online purchasing systems.
- Working knowledge of purchasing and accounts payable functions within electronic business solutions.

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**Enjoy an outstanding career environment**

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/job

**Your division's broader role**

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

**If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.**

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 27th July 2025

**For further information**

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Di Collins
Team Leader, Purchasing

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