In-Demand Purchasing Jobs in Melbourne Vic

Purchasing and Accounts Payable Lead
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
8d
Buying Assistant - Apparel
Target Corporation —Chadstone VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
10d
Indirect Procurement Senior Specialist
Amplifon —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
Purchasing and Production Support Officer
Visy —South Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Manufacturing
- Negotiation
1d
Supply Chain Coordinator, VIC
Gemco Rail Pty Ltd —West Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Parental leave
Procurement Specialist
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood —West Melbourne VIC
- $100,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
13d
Buyer
Metcash —Truganina VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Procurement Officer
CMA CGM —Melbourne VIC
- Contract
- Remote
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Parental leave
Associate Director, Procurement Enablement – ESG, Governance, Training & Development
CSL Behring —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Contract Administrator
Rade Investment —Blackburn VIC
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Contract Administrator - Vaughan Constructions
Ahrens Pty Ltd —Port Melbourne VIC
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Maintenance Planner & Purchasing Officer
Vinidex Pty Ltd (Australia) —Sunshine VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
1d
OFCI Procurement Manager - Data Centre
Turner & Townsend —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- PMP
- Engineering
- Master's degree
Quick Apply
Supplier and Category Coordinator
Melbourne Racing Club —Caulfield VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Business
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician Manager (DIAM)
Microsoft —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Azure
- Microsoft Office
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
Purchasing Intern
Prysmian Group —Maidstone VIC
- Microsoft Excel
- Internship
- Parental leave
Warehouse Inventory Officer
Epworth —Richmond VIC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Relocation assistance
Quick Apply
Procurement Officer
Silverback Services Pty Ltd —Williamstown VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
7d
Senior Procurement Advisor
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
7d
Manager - Group Procurement
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Leadership
8d

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Purchasing and Accounts Payable Lead

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$116,413 - $140,849 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Forklift Licence
Microsoft Excel
Accounts payable
Financial report writing
Analysis skills
Driver Licence
Leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2122

Lead reliable purchasing and payment services that keep essential operations moving.

Are you an experienced purchasing and accounts payable leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting people and keeping important services moving?

This is a great opportunity to lead a small, service-focused team that plays a practical and important role in supporting Forest Fire Management Victoria and broader emergency management operations across Victoria.

As the Purchasing and Accounts Payable Lead, you will oversee reliable, timely and compliant purchasing and accounts payable services for the Commercial, Logistics and Resources Branch within Bushfire and Forest Services. You will ensure data is of highest quality, reliable and readily available. You will manage workflow, support accurate financial processing, resolve supplier and invoice issues, strengthen controls and help improve the way services are delivered.

You will work in a collaborative environment where procurement, logistics, fleet, inventory and finance teams come together to support operational readiness, day-to-day service delivery and peak fire season requirements.

About the role

In this role, you will:

lead purchasing and accounts payable workflow, including invoice triage, coding, approvals, payment readiness and issue resolution
manage and support a team of four staff, building a positive, collaborative and service-focused culture
provide practical advice to operational teams on purchasing, receipting, invoices, supplier queries and compliance requirements
investigate and resolve complex payment, invoice and inventory ordering issues
use financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
support month-end processes, reporting, accruals and forecasting inputs
strengthen internal controls, record keeping, audit readiness and compliance with financial delegations
contribute to continuous improvement in systems, processes, templates and guidance
support urgent financial processing and operational requirements during emergency management activity and peak fire season.

About you

You will bring strong purchasing and accounts payable experience, sound judgement and a practical approach to improving how work gets done. You are comfortable working with detail, managing competing priorities and helping others understand what is needed to get things moving.

You will also bring:

experience in purchasing, accounts payable, invoice management, supplier queries, financial coding and reporting
leadership experience, including managing workflow, coaching staff and supporting team performance
confidence using finance systems, particularly Oracle, and Microsoft Excel
an understanding of Victorian Government procurement, financial processing and compliance requirements
strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into practical insights
a collaborative style and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams.

A forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, and a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel within Victoria may be required.

Why join us?

You will be part of a branch that works across procurement, logistics, fleet, inventory and emergency management support — helping ensure the right resources are available when and where they are needed.

We offer:

meaningful work that supports Victoria’s emergency management readiness
a collaborative and practical workplace culture
opportunities to lead and improve service delivery
hybrid work arrangements, where operational requirements allow
the chance to support teams working on important public land, fire and emergency management outcomes.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Demonstrated senior experience in purchasing and accounts payable functions, including invoice management, purchase orders, supplier queries, financial coding, reporting and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Proven people leadership capability, including managing workflow, supporting team performance, coaching staff and building a positive, service-focused team culture.
Proven experience using Oracle finance systems and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and basic data analysis techniques to monitor workflow, identify issues and support reporting.
Proven experience working within the Victorian Government procurement framework, with a strong understanding of purchasing, compliance and financial processing requirements.
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify trends or anomalies, and provide practical insights to support decision-making.
A forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, and a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel within Victoria may be required to support operational and inventory activities.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Kyle Road, Altona North with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the , including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 24 August 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close Monday 24 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

11 August 2026

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