Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Kristie Purton

Ipswich,QLD

Summary

Experienced and goal orientated in customer service, with a good track record of meeting and exceeding established goals and objectives relating to my position. I’m motivated, ambitious, and willing to learn.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Officer

Queensland Corrective Services
01.2024 - Current
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
  • Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
  • Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Advisor Business Services

Queensland Corrective Services
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for staff member's, improving overall team performance.
  • Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
  • Anticipated staffing needs, talent plan and recruitment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Review of procedures and legislation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Tender Panels
  • Monthly Finance budget analysis

Advisor Business Services

Queensland Corrective Services
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to provide ongoing support.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration between departments to help business function smoothly.
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
  • Assisted in the development of training materials for staff members, improving overall team performance.
  • Review of procedures and legislation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Tender Panels
  • Monthly Finance budget analysis

Bulk Stores Supervisor

Queensland Corrective Services
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Staff Supervision
  • Review of procedures and legislation
  • Data Collection

Procurement Officer

Queensland Corrective Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
  • Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
  • Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
  • Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Maintained detailed records of all completed projects including methodology used, results obtained, limitations faced during implementation.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by diligently reviewing and validating collected information.

Various Roles

Queensland Corrective Services
09.2015 - 05.2021


Processing centre and prisoners incoming and outgoing mail

Processing Form 27’s

Processing Arunta

form requests, both legal and personal
Working and managing the Switchboard

Emailing

IOMS

SCRAM

PTAS

Ordering and Managing Stock

Skills

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Supplier relationships
  • Data Entry
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Cost Analysis
  • IOMS
  • PTAS
  • Word
  • Excel

Accomplishments

Bremer State High School - Completed Yr 12 - 1998


QLD PCP Level 2 Intermediate Procurement certificate


References

Trish Jeffers
A / Centre Services Manager
Southern Queensland Correctional Centre
07 5466 6812


Dana Barram

Industries Manager

Souther Queensland Correctional Centre

07 5466 6830

Timeline

Procurement Officer

Queensland Corrective Services
01.2024 - Current

Advisor Business Services

Queensland Corrective Services
06.2023 - 01.2024

Advisor Business Services

Queensland Corrective Services
05.2022 - 06.2023

Bulk Stores Supervisor

Queensland Corrective Services
07.2021 - 05.2022

Procurement Officer

Queensland Corrective Services
05.2021 - 07.2021

Various Roles

Queensland Corrective Services
09.2015 - 05.2021
Kristie Purton