Purchasing Officer

Role Summary

We’re looking for an organised, commercially minded

Purchasing Officer

to join our growing team and help keep our people, services and operations running smoothly.

This is a

0.6 FTE part-time opportunity

, but we’re not prescriptive about what that needs to look like.

You might prefer

3 full days per week

5 shorter days

Or another combination of days and hours that works for you and the business.

We’re open to having a conversation about how the role can best be structured.

Working across our growing organisation, you’ll be responsible for coordinating purchasing activities and helping ensure our teams have the goods and services they need, when they need them.

You’ll work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to obtain quotes, raise and manage purchase orders, coordinate deliveries, maintain supplier relationships and help ensure purchasing is completed efficiently, accurately and in line with our processes.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving and getting things done.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Coordinating purchasing activities across the organisation.
• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Sourcing goods and services from approved suppliers.
• Obtaining quotations and supporting purchasing decisions.
• Maintaining supplier and contract records.
• Coordinating lease and contract administration.
• Ensuring purchasing activities comply with organisational policies and financial delegations.
• Supporting continuous improvement of purchasing systems and processes.
• You’ll work closely with our operational teams and Property & Facilities Coordinator to ensure our services have the resources they need to support our young people and participants.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently.

You’ll join a team that values

• Relationships | Valuing People | Leadership | Encouragement | Reflection
• And importantly, we recognise that great people have lives outside of work.
• That’s why we’re offering genuine flexibility in how this 0.6 FTE role is structured. We’re interested in finding the right person and then working together to find the right rhythm.
• Ready to make a difference?
• If you’re an organised purchasing professional looking for a part-time role with genuine flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.
• Apply now and tell us a little about yourself and what you’re looking for in your next role.
• Please note that only successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

You’ll also bring

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, finance administration or contract administration.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Experience within NDIS, disability, healthcare, aged care or community services is advantageous
• Compliance Requirements
• The following compliance screenings are required to be obtained and maintained to fulfil the role:
• LCS2 (Child Safety Screening) or willing to obtain
• Paid Blue Card or willing to obtain
• Paid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willing to obtain
• Open QLD Driver’s Licence

About the Company

Why join HYPAR?

HYPAR is a growing organisation supporting people across NDIS and child safety services.

We’re big enough to have meaningful systems and processes, but still small enough that what you do genuinely makes a difference.

For further information about our organisation please visit our website www.hypargroup.com.au.