How do I become a procurement officer
Get qualified to work as a procurement officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Procurement Officer generally earns $1,457.50 per week ($75,790 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience can you expect a higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There are currently 14,700 Procurement Officers employed in Australia right now and this job role decreased over the last 5 years. Procurement Officers work in all industries and employment sectors, often employed by big business and government organisations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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You can get started as a Procurement Officer with the Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting. This courses takes 6-12 months to complete. If you are serious about a long-term career in procurement and supply chain management consider the Diploma of Business (Procurement) or the Diploma of Logistics.
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Further reading
How to start a career in Logistics
14th October 2021
What can you do with a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations?
24th January 2022All procurement officer courses
- 10833NAT Diploma of Contract Management
- 11268NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
- 22502VIC Diploma of Project Management for Prefabricated Building Systems (Timber)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
- BSB40212 Certificate IV in Business
- BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business
- BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business (Administration and Support Professional)
- BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration
- BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration
- BSB41615 Certificate IV in Purchasing
- BSB41618 Certificate IV in Business (Procurement)
- BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Procurement)
- BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration
- BSB51515 Diploma of Purchasing
- BSB51518 Diploma of Business (Procurement)
- CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Contract Administrator)
- CPCCBC4006 Select, Procure and Store Construction Materials for Building and Construction Projects
- ICP50120 Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts Business Management
- LGA50120 Diploma of Local Government (Corporate Services)
- LGA60104 Advanced Diploma of Local Government (Operational Works)
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers
- PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting
- PSP40616 Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting (Public Sector)
- PSP50616 Diploma of Procurement and Contracting
- TLI50422 Diploma of Materiel Logistics
Procurement Officer careers
Procurement Officers plan for the purchasing of equipment, consumables and contracted services. They monitor inventory, raise purchase orders, and ensure that goods and services received meet the quality and safety standards of the organisation.
As a procurement officer you’ll be assessing products and services, negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers — as well as preparing budgets and cost analysis reports. You’ll also be expected to maintain purchasing records and supplier information.
