Purchasing Officer

**At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you**:
We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.

We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

**Life at Powerlink**:
As the **Purchasing Officer** you'll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
- Available to you will be working a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
- Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation.
- Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

**Find a career that matters and lasts**:
Due to the current growth of our organisation, we are looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our Supply Chain Services team In this role, you will provide high quality, accurate and timely procurement-related admin support to the Strategic Procurement Team.

**This role will see you;**
- Support internal customers on the use of the Direct Purchasing Method, including the conversion of requisitions to purchase orders
- Research government contracts and other buying arrangements / networks
- Review, validate and create new vendor requests
- Provide support with resolving purchasing queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Provide contract administration services within the Strategic Procurement team, including data gathering, data analysis and general support of the Strategic Procurement Team's internal Audit Program
- Conduct assurance activities as assigned in line with the Annual Assurance Program

**The community you will join**:
Powerlink are undergoing significant transformation in the way we deliver services to Queenslanders. With exponential growth already underway, and a significant pipeline of infrastructure projects on the horizon, our Supply Chain Services teams have never been more crucial in equipping our people with the resources to deliver to our strategy.

Our Supply Chain Services provide pivotal support to our operations through the global sourcing and procurement of materials & services; positioning Powerlink as a world-class leader in the energy sector.

**Your expertise**:
Ideally, you will hold a Certificate in Business Administration or have proven experience in providing general admin & support services in a procurement or financial environment.

You will have demonstrated experience in;
- Providing purchasing services to customers in line with a Procurement Framework
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Contract Management/ Financial Systems (SAP highly regarded)
- Building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

**Be the start of every possibility**:
There's lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there's three things that really stand out:

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A career that matters and lasts**: You'll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
- ** Unique work and the chance to grow**: You'll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
- ** People who love to support and share**: You'll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you'll be proud to work with.

**Our commitment to inclusion and belonging**: