Group
Occupation
571331 Procurement Officer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
571331 Procurement Officer
Organises and coordinates the procurement of materials, products and services for an organisation.
Purchasing Officers are excluded from this occupation. Purchasing Officers are included in Occupation 571332 Purchasing Officer.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Plans for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies
- Reviews, compares, evaluates and approves products and services
- Maintains inventories, accurate records and supplier information
- Prepares budgets, cost analyses and reports
- Monitors the organisation's procurement policies and procedures