[High Salary] Senior Procurement Officer

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

- Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n)+ monthlyADO

- HS3 Hospital Administration

- Located at Alfred Health

- Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the Department

Alfred Health Pharmacy is well recognised for high quality and innovative patient- focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within Alfred Health, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development. Centre for Medicine Use and Safety program to achieve a considered, safe and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Heath. Further information is available at https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/pharmacy-at-alfred-health

About the Team

The Pharmaceutical Management team is responsible for the procurement, distribution and governance of medicine supply across Alfred Health. This is managed through a unique, proactive and co-ordinated approach; utilising close working relationships with external suppliers (Symbion, Baxter) to deliver medications to both Pharmacy and Pharmacy related medication imprest areas across the organisation.

Adoption and expansion of technology is a key component, embracing the use of new digital functionality and the evaluation of data within medication related systems to allow for targeted, efficient responses to medication supply processes. The team works closely with our Digital Health, Medication Safety and Formulary programs to ensure continued availability of the most up to date treatments in a cost-effective manner. This is a continually evolving portfolio that looks to innovative approaches in improving and refining how its service can be provided, while assisting to deliver on department and organisation wide strategic goals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced technician or purchasing officer to join the Pharmaceutical Management team as Senior Pharmacy Procurement Officer. In this role, you will support the Pharmacy Procurement Manager and broader Pharmaceutical Management team and play a critical role in coordinating the purchasing and receiving of pharmaceutical products and general supplies across Alfred Health. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be challenged in a variety of different forms, from problem solving utilising near real-time purchasing data to being a key Procurement contact in communications with the broader Pharmacy department and external departments regarding purchasing related tasks. Being a strong communicator, having a process-driven approach and the ability to identify and address current service gaps will be crucial skill sets to help the Pharmacy Procurement service to continue to evolve moving forward.

Key Skills

- A patient-centred approach to care

- Excellent time management skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficiency in computer operations.

- A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

- The ability to take initiative and demonstrated leadership skills

Qualifications/Experience Required

- Experience in managing pharmaceutical products with a sound knowledge of purchasing, supply techniques and inventory control is desirable

- Tertiary qualification is desirable.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills essential

- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations is an advantage.

Benefits

- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.

- Flexible Health Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.

- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax

- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport.

- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Matt Taylor, Lead – Pharmaceutical Management at mat.taylor@alfred.org.au

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered.

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Friday 31st October 2025

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

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