Pharmacy Purchasing Officer

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Western Health Full time

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead purchasing and inventory management activities throughout the business using best practice and in accordance with health services policies, procedures, and probity guidelines.
  • Oversee and provide support in purchasing activities at required sites, inventory catalogue, and data management for main store and automated drug cabinets.
  • Train and support other staff in purchasing activities and contribute to the completion of some purchasing workload within the procurement team.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3-5 years purchasing or stores experience in community, private, or public hospital pharmacy.
  • Knowledge and experience in a purchasing/inventory control role.
  • Knowledge and experience with contract management.
  • Pro-active in continuous improvement.
  • Flexible and pragmatic approach.
  • High problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and inventory software.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and virtual communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Capacity to assign priority to responsibilities and to meet time constraints.
  • Demonstrated understanding of customer service of internal and external customers and is committed to effectively meet their needs in a helpful and professional manner.

About Western Health:

Western Health is a leading healthcare provider with a diverse range of services, including acute public hospitals, community health centres, and mental health services. Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive and connected environment.

Benefits:

  • Professional development support.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing.
  • Work-life balance.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.



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