Associate Director, Procurement Excellence
6 hours ago
Job no: 921799
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management
- Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate & Infrastructure – Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
- Salary: $127,859 – MAS3 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment
Overview
- The Associate Director, Procurement Excellence is a senior leadership role responsible for driving strategic procurement and contract management across SA Health. Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), this role leads the development and execution of a state-wide procurement excellence program, including forward planning, performance reporting, and analytics.
- Lead the design and implementation of a forward procurement plan aligned with SA Health’s strategic priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and contract management functions.
- Coordinate category strategy planning and delivery in collaboration with the procurement leadership team.
- Lead a team of contract management professionals focused on grants and services.
- Ensure compliance with government procurement frameworks and deliver value-for-money outcomes.
- Support healthcare service delivery through effective sourcing and contract lifecycle management.
- Act as senior delegate to the CPO, representing the function in complex and politically sensitive environments.
- Potential to expand leadership responsibilities to other procurement teams as required.
Strategic Focus Areas
- Transform and optimise procurement functions to enhance strategic value, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Embed data-driven decision-making through robust reporting and analytics.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation within the procurement function.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Criminal History Screening Requirement
- A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)
Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Enquiries
PSCM Recruitment & People
Phone: 8425 2600
E-mail: Health.PSCMStaffManagement@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Thursday, 27 November 2025 – 11:55PM
Attachments
- 921799 - Associate Director, Procurement Excellence - Role Description.pdf
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines
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