About
the program
The Procurement Co Graduate program is a 12-month opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands on experience in procurement across both the public and private sectors. As a graduate, you will work on diverse projects, collaborate with major clients, work across a variety of industries and learn from leading procurement professionals.
What to expect:
- Work on procurement and contract management tasks across a diverse range of industries
- Gain exposure to government and private sector projects
- Contribute to pro bono work supporting social, Indigenous and non-profit enterprises
- Contribute to high-value procurement and contracting activities
- Support strategic consultancy projects, including transformation and optimisation
Key responsibilities
As a Procurement Co graduate you will never be bored! Each day you will be exposed to something new to ensure you are always learning and developing quickly.
Participate in meetings and workshops with clients and suppliers
Develop presentations, reports and process flows
Assist Procurement planning, tender and sourcing, and contract management activities
Conduct market research and industry benchmarking
Manage deadlines and time budgets for tasks
Build a working knowledge of Procurement frameworks, procedures and processes
Program Support
Over the course of the program you will have access to a variety of support systems to help guide your progress and development.
- Monthly mentor
Check-ins to discuss goals, development, and share advice
- Manager
Discuss day to day work, capacity, progress and career interest
- Senior Manager
Oversees inductions, self-reflections, performance and HR
Program structure
The graduate program is broken down into 4 key phases, designed to build your capability and accelerate your professional development.
| Phase | Title | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Onboarding | Week 1 |
| 2 | Task-based project support | Months 0-3 |
| 3 | Process-based project support | Months 3-9 |
| 4 | Lead end-to-end procurement activities | Months 9-12 |
Program Benefits
When you join the Procurement Co Graduate Program, you will be able to enjoy a number of opportunities and benefits
"The Procurement Co Graduate Program gave me the practical skills and confidence to step straight into a procurement role. The people and culture are friendly and supportive, and I felt job ready from day one."
Madeline
Analyst, Procurement Co
Application process
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from graduates (0–2 years post-completion) who hold a degree in:
- Commerce
- Business/ Management
- Finance
- Economics
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Law
- Or a related field
We also encourage applications from graduates with other relevant backgrounds who are interested in procurement.
Note: Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents with full working rights.
How to apply?
All applications should include a
current resume and
cover letter
addressing the following questions:
- How are you planning on applying and leveraging your current skills and expertise when joining the Procurement Co team?
- What are the key learnings and experiences you are looking to get out of this Graduate Program?
If you are accepted into the program, you'll be required to fulfil functions as outlined in the Procurement Co Graduate Position Description [PDF 259 KB].
Apply today
To apply please upload your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via the form below. Don't forget to specify the Intake period you are applying for.
Life at Procurement Co
We’re more than just procurement consultants, we’re a community. Our young, diverse and driven team enjoys regular social events like after-work drinks, trivia nights, basketball games, and more.
Our favourite events? The End-of-Financial-Year Party and Christmas Party—don’t miss them!
Get a glimpse of our team culture on LinkedIn
Meet the team: Our Team | Procurement Co
"Participating in Procurement Co's Graduate Program was a pivotal step in my professional career; providing practical hands-on experience in the world of procurement consulting. The Program was supplemented with mentorship opportunities from senior leaders which sharpened my strategic thinking, leadership skills, and overall confidence."
Cameron
Consultant, Procurement Co
Have questions about the graduate program? Get in touch!