Opportunity
Ventia is hiring a Procurement Officer to support procurement and sourcing activities across the Across Government Facilities Management Arrangement (AGFMA) contract in South Australia.
AGFMA delivers critical facilities management services to more than 5,000 government sites across 48 agencies, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable environments for essential government operations. Ventia works closely with a broad network of local and national suppliers, with a strong focus on engaging South Australian small to medium enterprises.
Reporting to the Procurement Lead, this role plays a key part in coordinating sourcing activities, supporting RFx processes, and maintaining procurement governance. This position is suitable for graduates or candidates early in their procurement or supply chain career, as well as those with some prior experience, and provides strong development and mentoring opportunities.
Benefits
- Permanent full-time position based in Adelaide CBD office.
- Salary of $75k – $85k TFR (inclusive of 12% super).
- A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team culture where you can make a difference.
- Access to a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health insurance and our employee assistance program.
- VenPerks: amazing discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia, including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com, and Expedia.
About the Role
The Procurement Officer supports the delivery of compliant, value driven procurement outcomes across the AGFMA contract by coordinating sourcing activities, engaging suppliers, and maintaining strong procurement governance aligned to Ventia and SA Government requirements.
- Coordinate end to end sourcing activities, including RFx planning, documentation, evaluations, and stakeholder engagement, with guidance from senior team members.
- Prepare RFx documentation and supporting materials, and assist with evaluations, purchase recommendations, and contract award activities.
- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders across Operations, Commercial, and Facility Management teams, providing guidance on tender requirements, systems usage, and compliance obligations.
- Support Ventia’s commitment to engaging local and diverse suppliers under the AGFMA contract.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, and data integrity within SAP Ariba and related systems, and support audits as required.
- Ensure compliance with procurement frameworks, WHS obligations, and legislation, while promoting ethical practice, continuous improvement, and a safety first culture.
About You
- A degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
- A genuine interest in building a career in procurement and supply chain, with a strong willingness to learn and develop.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment, while managing tasks independently when required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), with exposure to e procurement systems such as SAP Ariba viewed favourably but not essential.
Ventia welcomes applications from graduates and candidates early in their careers. Comprehensive training, support, and mentoring will be provided.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number:167163
