Procurement Officer

**The Role**

The Procurement Officer is part of the Finance Team and assists with the planning, development, and delivery of a diverse range of procurement services that achieve our strategic objectives, financial targets, and business requirements. The Procurement Officer will play a key role in preparation of and issuing of supplier agreements, purchasing activities including raising and receipt of orders for replenishment of supply. In this role you will provide expertise and assist with sourcing and managing procurement activities and will take administrative task associate with the day-to-day operation of Centacare’s procurement requirements.

See attached Position Description for full details.

**What you need to bring**
- Tertiary qualifications in procurement, business or administration, or other related qualification
- Experience in supply chain management, analysis and performance reporting
- Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and professionalism
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong business acumen & negotiation skills
- Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check. (previously known as ‘Child-Related Employment Screening Clearance’)
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Valid driver’s licence
- Demonstrated experience working within a procurement discipline in a NFP setting is desirable
- Ability to so some out of hours work when required in order to meet the requirement of the role

**What's in it for you**
- Full-time, ongoing role - salary negotiable
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Collegial, friendly and flexible work environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks' parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' for secondary carers
- Study leave for ongoing employees
- Private Health Insurance discount

**Who we are**

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

**How to Apply**

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Rafa Mirzaev, Financial Controller, on 08 8215 6784.

**Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.**

With respect, no agencies please.