Join one of Victoria's leading not for profits and be a part of something big! Competitive Salary Tax reducing salary package Full time, ongoing role | Location: Box Hill (Hybrid model) About St Vincent de Paul Society For more than 170 years we have been providing practical and compassionate support to people across Victoria whose daily struggles can include putting food on the table, paying essential utilities and ensuring their children remain at school to obtain an education. Our organisation provides many services and programs, including soup vans, education programs, home visitation programs and VincentCare Victoria (VCV), which assist some of Victoria’s most vulnerable communities, such as people experiencing homelessness, the housing crisis and family violence, and the elderly. A little bit about the role The Procurement Partner supports the Procurement Manager in delivering efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement outcomes. You will focus on assisting stakeholders with procurement planning and execution, coordinating supplier engagement and ensuring adherence to organisational policies and compliance requirements. The position is primarily a support role, providing guidance on processes, maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with strategic decisions. Your responsibilities: Provide procurement advice and support the delivery of the Procurement Pipeline, including assisting in implementing procurement strategies and processes aligned with organisational goals. Support procurement and contract activities (RFTs’, RFQs, EOIs and contract adminstration) in line with Delegation of Authority and maintain accurate records in procurement systems (e.g.ReadyContracts,). Collaborate with internal stakeholders to guide procurement processes and ensure smooth communication and delivery. Support risk, compliance and probity requirements, including evaluations and adherence to procurement policies. Assist with contract administration, reporting, budget tracking and continuous improvement initiatives. Undertake additional duties as directed by the Procurement Manager or delegate. Stay informed on procurement trends, best practices and emerging technologies. About you You are a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional with a solid understanding of procurement principles, compliance requirements and contract management. You bring strong organisational and communication skills, enabling you to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. With a high level of integrity and a customer-focused approach, you are comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, while remaining committed to organisational values and continuous improvement. More specifically you will have: Demonstrated experience in procurement support roles. Experience in not-for-profit, government or local government sectors (advantageous). Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or Business Administration (advantageous). Understanding of procurement principles, compliance requirements and probity standards. Experience in tendering, contract administration and supplier management. Strong organisationaland analytical skills, attention to detail and proficient with procurement systems and Microsoft Office. Ability to build collaborative relationships, communicate effectively and work under pressure with resilience and professionalism. Why work for us? We offer Salary packaging, sometimes called salary sacrificing is a huge attraction here! It is a popular way of providing employees in the community sector with tax benefits over and above their salary. It means the real value of a salary package can be significantly higher than the nominal value. We make an incredible difference in the lives of over 300,000 people every year. We believe in families, so we like to provide a family-friendly environment in which to work. We are a purpose driven organisation where you know you are contributing to a firm committed to helping others. We are passionate about SocialJustice. Hybrid working model. Where good happens Goodworks If this opportunity sounds perfect to you and you meet our essential requirements, we can’t wait to hear from you! Please send us your updated CV and a cover letter that tells us a little more about you and your suitability for the role. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description. Applications close: 2nd February 2026 at 12.00 am. Please note: Candidates may be reviewed and progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertised closing date. SVDP reserves the right to close the advertisement at any time. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure due consideration is given to your suitability. Prior to any commencement to employment, pre-employment checks must be completed. This will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check and a working with children check. St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety; we value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences; we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. No agencies please.
