Procurement

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Procurement Officer

A Procurement Officer manages purchasing by planning acquisitions, monitoring inventory, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring quality compliance.

Avg yearly income $75,816
Skill level Advanced

Contract Administrator

Contract Administrators oversee contracts to ensure compliance, managing subcontractors and liaising with companies in construction projects.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Head of Procurement

A Procurement Manager oversees sourcing raw materials and services, negotiating prices, ensuring compliance with procedures, and delivering cost-saving proposals.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Buyer

A Buyer manages the purchase of retail goods, analysing trends, negotiating with suppliers, and preparing marketing strategies to optimise sales.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Beginner

Procurement Specialist

A Procurement Specialist manages purchasing processes, sources supplies, negotiates prices, and ensures timely delivery while maintaining organisation.

Avg yearly income $137,592
Skill level Advanced

Purchasing Officer

Purchasing Officers source and negotiate for raw materials and supplies, ensuring quality and budget compliance while managing orders and supplier relations.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Advanced

Vendor Manager

Vendor Managers oversee supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and optimise partnerships to ensure quality products and services for the organisation.

Avg yearly income $114,400
Skill level Advanced

Contract Specialist

A Contract Specialist negotiates and manages contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards while aligning agreements with business objectives.

Avg yearly income $119,600
Skill level Advanced

Procurement Manager

A Procurement Manager sources suppliers, negotiates prices, manages contracts, and ensures compliance while multitasking effectively.

Avg yearly income $149,760
Skill level Advanced

Category Manager

A Category Manager oversees product categories, analyses market trends, collaborates with suppliers, and drives sales growth to enhance profitability.

Avg yearly income $66,040
Skill level Advanced

Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analysts analyse data to improve profitability, create reports, and recommend solutions to optimise systems, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.

Avg yearly income $85,800
Skill level Advanced

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Managers oversee the quality and cost of goods, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure a steady supply of materials.

Avg yearly income $88,192
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in procurement

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)
Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Specialist Business Support Officer Operations Coordinator
Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Production Manager Operations Officer Logistics Manager Warehouse Manager Project Coordinator
+ 7 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)
Online
12 months
$0 - $5,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Procurement Officer Contract Administrator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Procurement Officer Contract Administrator
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services
On Campus, Online
12 months
$6,780 - $9,900
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Contract Administrator Paralegal
Legal Assistant Legal Administrator Law Clerk Legal Researcher
+ 4 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Contract Administrator Paralegal Legal Assistant Legal Administrator Law Clerk Legal Researcher + 4 more
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Account Director Business Administrator
Procurement Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Creative Entrepreneur Executive Director HR Business Partner Digital Business Strategist Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager
+ 8 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Account Director Business Administrator Procurement Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Creative Entrepreneur Executive Director HR Business Partner Digital Business Strategist Senior Business Analyst PMO Manager + 8 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Procurement)
Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Purchasing Officer Contract Specialist Vendor Manager
Procurement Specialist Buyer Contract Administrator Head of Procurement Procurement Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Purchasing Officer Contract Specialist Vendor Manager Procurement Specialist Buyer Contract Administrator Head of Procurement Procurement Officer + 5 more
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Online
12 months
$6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Construction Project Manager Construction Manager
Contract Administrator Construction Planner Superintendent Construction Site Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Contract Administrator Construction Planner Superintendent Construction Site Manager + 4 more
AMP80215

Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
On Campus
12 months
$25,000
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager Agricultural Consultant
Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Farm Manager Agricultural Manager
+ 4 more
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above relevant to an agrifood industry OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Agricultural Economist Livestock Manager Agricultural Consultant Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Farm Manager Agricultural Manager + 4 more
TLI50224

Diploma of Logistics
Online
24 months
$3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fuel Tanker Driver Industrial Engineer Customs Broker
Trade Manager Pick Packer Ground Operations Supervisor Warehouse Leading Hand Airport Operations Manager Transport Scheduler Logistics Administrator Warehouse Supervisor Fleet Manager Fleet Controller Inventory Controller Logistics Planner Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Specialist Supply and Distribution Manager Inventory Planner Logistics Coordinator
+ 17 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Manager Building Services Engineer Mechanical Engineer
Procurement Officer Project Manager Facilities Manager Operations Manager Field Engineer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Asset Manager Building Services Engineer Mechanical Engineer Procurement Officer Project Manager Facilities Manager Operations Manager Field Engineer + 5 more

Certified Data Analytics Professional
Online
5 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Intelligence Analyst Data Scientist Data Engineer
Quantitative Analyst Market Research Analyst Operations Analyst Fraud Analyst Supply Chain Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Intelligence Analyst Data Scientist Data Engineer Quantitative Analyst Market Research Analyst Operations Analyst Fraud Analyst Supply Chain Analyst + 5 more
RII60620

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
Online, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$0 - $9,972
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance Manager Contract Administrator Construction Estimator
Site Manager Civil Construction Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Quality Assurance Manager Contract Administrator Construction Estimator Site Manager Civil Construction Supervisor + 2 more
PSP50616

Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Category Manager Contract Specialist Purchasing Officer
Supply and Distribution Manager Contracts Manager Procurement Specialist Procurement Manager Contract Administrator Procurement Officer
+ 6 more
RII50420

Diploma of Civil Construction Management
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 15 months
$0 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Contract Administrator Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Construction Estimator Civil Construction Supervisor Civil Engineering Technician Construction Planner Site Manager
+ 7 more
SIR40316

Certificate IV in Retail Management
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $5,500
  • Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Department Manager Retail Manager Area Manager
Buyer Cluster Manager Retail Team Leader Store Manager
+ 4 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Department Manager Retail Manager Area Manager Buyer Cluster Manager Retail Team Leader Store Manager + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
Online
12 months
$3,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Officer Contract Administrator Procurement Manager
Procurement Specialist Purchasing Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Officer Contract Administrator Procurement Manager Procurement Specialist Purchasing Officer + 2 more
SIR50317

Diploma of Retail Merchandise Management
Online
18 months
$4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Inventory Manager Category Manager Stock Controller
Store Manager Product Manager Buyer Retail Manager Department Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Inventory Manager Category Manager Stock Controller Store Manager Product Manager Buyer Retail Manager Department Manager + 5 more
PSP40616

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
Blended, Online, Traineeship
2 - 12 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Officer Contract Administrator Purchasing Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Procurement Officer Contract Administrator Purchasing Officer
PSP60616

Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
Blended, Online, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$0 - $6,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commercial Manager Category Manager Procurement Manager
Procurement Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commercial Manager Category Manager Procurement Manager Procurement Specialist + 1 more
PSP80116

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Procurement
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $14,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vendor Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist
Procurement Manager Procurement Specialist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Vendor Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Procurement Manager Procurement Specialist + 2 more
10849NAT

Diploma of Applied Blockchain
Online
13 - 18 months
$0 - $15,265
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Transformation Manager Blockchain Developer Supply Chain Analyst
Innovation Manager
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Transformation Manager Blockchain Developer Supply Chain Analyst Innovation Manager + 1 more
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