Procurement Ops Support Manager

**Supply / Procurement Manager**

We are looking for an experienced **Supply/Procurement Manager** to Lead and Coordinate our stores department at **St. Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital** in a **Full-Time** capacity.

**About the Hospital**

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is a fully accredited advanced surgical, medical, and obstetric hospital situated 5 minutes from the Ipswich CBD. St Andrew’s is a 203-bed acute care hospital committed to providing the highest standard of specialised services, skilled personnel and sophisticated technologies. The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people.

**About the Role**
- Coordinate & control the purchasing of goods, services and equipment in accordance with established policies & procedures, to achieve Hospital requirements at the best value consistent with appropriate quality and service standards.
- Manage and/or oversee management for inventory control of all site warehouses/stores. Ensure adequate levels maintained to provide support & service to all areas of Hospital.
- Direct & coordinate the efficient receipt, storage and issuing of general and medical supplies & equipment, while maintaining administrative & clerical requirement of role.

**Duties**
- Lead S&OP process overseeing the demand and supply team and drive forecast accuracy.
- Drive & maintain service levels including freight, metrics and inventory accuracy.
- Work with the business functions to ensure supply chain visibility.
- Hands on support with the team where needed and managing the escalation processes.
- Ongoing coaching and development of the Supply Chain team.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and work on continuous improvement strategies.
- Lead local strategies, initiatives and improvements across supply chain.

**Skills & Experience**
- **Essential**
- Minimum of 5 years previous inventory management and/or purchasing experience
- Experience using SAP
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment & independently as required
- **Desirable**
- Hospital experience and broad knowledge of supply/inventory related functions within the health care industry
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or eligibility for membership to CIPS (Chartered Institute Purchasing Services)
- Computer literacy across the Microsoft Office suite

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

**To Apply**

**For enquiries, please contact**:
Michelle Bennett - Human Resources Business Partner