Procurement Specialist

**Role**: Procurement Specialist - Marketing
**Location**: Murarrie, Brisbane, QLD
**Employment Type**: Full-time, Permanent
We're Goodstart - a not-for-profit with a vision for Australia's children to have the best possible start in life.
**Our Role**:
As Procurement Specialist - Marketing, you'll lead the end-to-end procurement and inventory management of all marketing-related items that support our 660+ centres across Australia. From uniforms and signage to printed materials and branded merchandise, you'll ensure these essential items are available when and where they're needed.
You'll be the key link between suppliers and working closely with Marketing and Operations teams. This role ensures procurement activities support enrolments, centre operations, align with Goodstart's brand and deliver value through smart sourcing, strong relationships, and continuous improvement.
**Your Impact**:
Manage national procurement of marketing materials, uniforms, signage and branded items
Build strong relationships with suppliers, Marketing, Operations and Finance teams
Maintain supplier catalogues and ensure compliance with purchasing systems and policies
Oversee inventory, coordinate logistics, and ensure timely delivery to centres
Champion continuous improvement and drive cost-effective procurement
Maintain financial controls, track budgets, and provide regular reporting
Act as a key contact for centre support and procurement-related queries
**What Goodstart can offer you**:
Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs
Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.
**You'll bring to the table**:
A degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
3-5 years' experience in procurement, managing large and diverse portfolios
Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and deliver financial outcomes
Strong stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence and collaborate with internal and external partners
Confident managing risk, supplier performance, and category budgets
Familiarity with Coupa or other enterprise purchasing systems
Valid Working with Children Check card
How to apply
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.