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What this job is
A Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing what an organisation needs to operate, whether that is raw materials, equipment, software, or services. The core of the role is finding suitable suppliers, comparing quotes and proposals, negotiating terms, and making sure purchases represent good value. Procurement Officers also monitor supplier performance, manage contracts, and keep purchasing records in order. In larger organisations, the role may sit within a dedicated procurement or supply chain team. In smaller ones, a single officer may handle the full cycle from initial request through to payment.
Pay
A$1,553 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- ERP and Inventory Systemscore
- Invoice Matching and Reconciliationcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Negotiationcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Purchase Order Processingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Supplier Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Goods Receipt Processing
- Inventory Tracking
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement Identification
- Report Writing
- Time Management and Prioritisation
- Verbal Communication