Business Support Officer

About BVAQ:

BVAQ are a leading partner to the Food Industry for over 70 years, supporting businesses with the widest range of analytical services and expertise within one organisation. The team at BVAQ have developed robust quality systems, invested in comprehensive equipment, assets and services to ensure that our facility is a world class operation.

The role:

We are currently seeking a Business Support Officer to join our team at our West Melbourne location. While this will be an autonomous role, you will work alongside the existing Corporate Affairs Lead, Procurement and Logistics teams to drive the strategic purchasing and cost control optimisation objectives for BVAQ.

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage specific contracts within direction of category management strategy and plans, and be the single point of contact for suppliers on all contract matters.
2. Manage highly complex/sensitive procurement activities.
3. Represent and promote the procurement function and its services/expertise.
4. Develop rapport with key business stakeholders at varying levels across the department.
5. Obtain maximum value from suppliers by negotiating cost and contract terms in line with business objectives on all BVAQ procurement activities across Australia and New Zealand.
6. Provision of commercial and procurement expertise, advice and assistance to internal stakeholders.
7. Manage vendors to maintain and improve service levels and optimise cost to company.
8. Initiate and report on cost savings projects.
9. Develop, implement, and maintain best practice internal procurement and contract management policy, procedures, work instructions, and standards to ensure compliance with Bureau Veritas Code of Ethics.
10. Develop and release tenders for supply contracts, supplier briefings, and evaluation processes as required.
11. Undertake reporting related to procurement activities and maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, policies, and guidelines.
12. Support Facilities Manager with, but not limited to, invoice management (e.g., Utilities).
13. Support Logistics with inventory control.
14. Support Corporate Affairs Lead.
15. KPI Dashboard monitoring and management.

Safety is an absolute. Ongoing Drug & Alcohol testing and the ability to meet site inductions will be a requirement of working on site.

Only applicants with the right to live and work unrestricted in Australia can be considered on this occasion.

The benefits:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; an annual review to plan your career development.
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform.
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s.
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa.

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

Bureau Veritas is committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.