Azra Kerle
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Experienced in driving business development and implementing operational strategies in the credit and financial services sector. Utilising data analysis and client relationship management to improve operational strategies. Demonstrated leadership as a Team Leader, managing 8-10 staff members for diverse Financial Services clients. Recognised for fostering strong working partnerships between businesses and consistently delivering exceptional performance. Possessing a comprehensive understanding of the Queensland Procurement Policy and its requirements, ensuring strict adherence to regulations and maintaining the high standard of the Queensland Police Service brand and broader Queensland Government image in all communications.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Queensland Police Service Headquarters
03.2025 - Current
- Clear understanding and application of the Queensland Government Procurement Policy.
- Procuring ICT Products and Services using the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) Framework.
- Input, analysed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships and internal relationships with QPS Stakeholders.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Utilised SAP to track and invoice product shipments.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organisation.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Assistant Procurement Officer
Queensland Police Service
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Clear understanding and application of the Queensland Government Procurement Policy.
- Procuring ICT Products and Services using the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) Framework.
- Input, analysed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships and internal relationships with QPS Stakeholders.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Utilised SAP to track and invoice product shipments.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organisation.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Business Support Officer
TAFE Queensland
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Rendered on-demand support to senior leadership, connecting executives with appropriate management personnel to address concerns.
- Provided basic IT support to office users of desktops, laptops, and devices.
- Prepared meeting materials, set up conference rooms and took notes.
- Maintained smooth back-office functions to promote efficient business operations.
- Supported special financial and business projects with administrative assistance.
- Documented, analyzed, and modeled financial data for use in business planning.
- Developed monthly reports.
Business Development Specialist
recoveriescorp
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Extracting key information from internal and external stakeholders for marketing and sales material
- End-to-end management of sales and marketing documents (tenders, proposals, presentations, collateral) for existing/prospective clients across multiple sectors
- Ownership and management of collateral to support sales campaigns
- Conducted industry analysis, developed strategies and presented recommendations to management
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create customer-focused solutions aligned to client objectives
- Led monthly New Business Sales Pipeline to monitor and track new sales opportunities through comparison of performance against internal forecasts
- Coordinated company's tender bid and template library
Business Development Coordinator
Collection House Group
05.2021 - 07.2021
Client Liaison
Collection House Group
10.2020 - 05.2021
Client Performance and Growth Coordinator
Collection House Group
04.2020 - 10.2020
Team Lead
Collection House Group
10.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant Team Lead
Collection House Group
06.2019 - 10.2019
Account Representative
Collection House Group
11.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant Team Lead
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited
01.2016 - 11.2017
Education
QLD PCP Level 2 Intermediate Procurement - Procurement
Institute of Public Administration Australia
10-2024
Level 1 Procurement Fundamentals (QLD) - Procurement
Institute of Public Administration Australia
09-2024
Skills
- Bid management
- Supplier management
- Procurement planning
- Contract monitoring
- Project coordination
- Affordability assessment
- Supplier relationship management
- Enhancing team collaboration
- Report Writing and Building
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Queensland Police Service Headquarters
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Procurement Officer
Queensland Police Service
09.2024 - 03.2025
Business Support Officer
TAFE Queensland
05.2024 - 09.2024
Business Development Specialist
recoveriescorp
07.2021 - 04.2024
Business Development Coordinator
Collection House Group
05.2021 - 07.2021
Client Liaison
Collection House Group
10.2020 - 05.2021
Client Performance and Growth Coordinator
Collection House Group
04.2020 - 10.2020
Team Lead
Collection House Group
10.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant Team Lead
Collection House Group
06.2019 - 10.2019
Account Representative
Collection House Group
11.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant Team Lead
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited
01.2016 - 11.2017
QLD PCP Level 2 Intermediate Procurement - Procurement
Institute of Public Administration Australia
Level 1 Procurement Fundamentals (QLD) - Procurement
Institute of Public Administration Australia
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