Job Description
WFH: 2/3 days in office and rest from home (Tuesdays in office_
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Sydney
Rate: $50 per hour + super
One of Sydney's top 5 Universities are looking for a Procurement Officer / Unibuy Consultant to join their team on a 12 Month contract
Supporting enquiries of internal staff and students, related to the online buying/procurement system.
This position will provide strong customer service and transactional support and advice in response to Buying Desk assistance and other enquiries for internal staff and student through multiple channels – namely telephone, email, web, remote, UniBuy and the self-service portal.
Key Responsibilities:
The (Buying Desk) will provide responses and advice to university staff and other enquiries via telephone and/or written communication.
Enquires are to be handled in a professional, accurate and customer-focused manner, and within agreed service timeframes.
Purchase Orders - Creating and raising PO.
Paying invoices
Generating PO and invoices submitted.
Accounts Payable
SAP experience
As part of Procurement Operations, this role will be the default central point of contact for Buying Desk related queries, the Service Centre Consultant (Buying Desk) requires the ability to understand internal policy and provide beneficial responses to a range of service in a professional and customer focused manner.
The primary focus of the role is to respond to Buying Desk related enquiries, which will make up the majority (75%) of workload.
The additional responsibilities of the position are the investigation, analysis and resolution of customer enquiries or processing tasks. Where applicable, any triaged enquiries that require further expert analysis and/or resolution are escalated through the appropriate channels to the relevant team.
Experience Required:
Excellent customer service and communication skills – (both written and oral), and a well-developed telephone manner.
Ability to use a range of online systems, including Concur as well as other Finance systems when required.
Ability to interpret policies and guidelines to provide accurate advice.
Ability to interpret relevant information and be able to communicate and advise clearly on related matters.
An ability to effectively prioritise workloads, work within defined parameters and be solution oriented.
Capability to work independently and also as a member of a team.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and expertise, with the ability to convey information to customers with empathy – both students and staff at all levels of the organisation.
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Sydney
Rate: $50 per hour + super
One of Sydney's top 5 Universities are looking for a Procurement Officer / Unibuy Consultant to join their team on a 12 Month contract
Supporting enquiries of internal staff and students, related to the online buying/procurement system.
This position will provide strong customer service and transactional support and advice in response to Buying Desk assistance and other enquiries for internal staff and student through multiple channels – namely telephone, email, web, remote, UniBuy and the self-service portal.
Key Responsibilities:
The (Buying Desk) will provide responses and advice to university staff and other enquiries via telephone and/or written communication.
Enquires are to be handled in a professional, accurate and customer-focused manner, and within agreed service timeframes.
Purchase Orders - Creating and raising PO.
Paying invoices
Generating PO and invoices submitted.
Accounts Payable
SAP experience
As part of Procurement Operations, this role will be the default central point of contact for Buying Desk related queries, the Service Centre Consultant (Buying Desk) requires the ability to understand internal policy and provide beneficial responses to a range of service in a professional and customer focused manner.
The primary focus of the role is to respond to Buying Desk related enquiries, which will make up the majority (75%) of workload.
The additional responsibilities of the position are the investigation, analysis and resolution of customer enquiries or processing tasks. Where applicable, any triaged enquiries that require further expert analysis and/or resolution are escalated through the appropriate channels to the relevant team.
Experience Required:
Excellent customer service and communication skills – (both written and oral), and a well-developed telephone manner.
Ability to use a range of online systems, including Concur as well as other Finance systems when required.
Ability to interpret policies and guidelines to provide accurate advice.
Ability to interpret relevant information and be able to communicate and advise clearly on related matters.
An ability to effectively prioritise workloads, work within defined parameters and be solution oriented.
Capability to work independently and also as a member of a team.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and expertise, with the ability to convey information to customers with empathy – both students and staff at all levels of the organisation.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Procurement Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
