Procurement Specialist

Job Details The client Our client operates within the education sector and is seeking a hands-on Procurement Specialist to support their team with sourcing activities, tendering and contract documentation. What's on offer Temporary assignment for 4–6 weeks, with an immediate start; Brisbane inner-south / city fringe location; Close to public transport; Potential for the assignment to transition into a permanent opportunity; and An opportunity to apply your procurement expertise in a collaborative education environment. The role Manage and issue RFQs and RFTs for low to medium complexity procurement activities; Liaise with suppliers, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and commercial terms; and Prepare and manage goods and services contracts using existing templates, supporting the sourcing and pre-award process. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation, gathering information and ensuring procurement activities are completed accurately and efficiently. About you To be considered for this position, you will have the following skillset: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar procurement role; Experience working within the Education sector is highly desirable, but not essential; Hands-on experience managing RFQs, supplier negotiations and contract documentation; Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders; and High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Available to start immediately? Apply now! How to apply For more information or a confidential discussion please call Stacey Stevenson at u&u on 07 3232 9126 quoting reference number 46808. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.