Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Full time

**Job no**: V14238
**Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time
**Location**: Melbourne
**Categories**: Finance

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

Reporting to the Procurement Specialist Lead, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring Ahpra engages with suppliers effectively via procurement processes that meet all legal and governance requirement

**This is a Full Time, fixed term (6 months) position based in our Melbourne Office**

**In this role you will**:

- Responsible for the procurement of external goods and services within policy and best practice.
- Responsible for tender process and procurement reports and support the strategic sourcing of external goods and services.
- Responsible for developing the category management strategy for professional services procurements in accordance with best practice. This involves establishing and managing relationships with prospective vendors and assisting as needed with any other procurement of external goods and services.
- Lead in implementing solutions for Ahpra to deliver measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements across the professional services procurement category.
- Tertiary qualification desirable that is relevant to managing procurement of goods and services
- Recent procurement knowledge (preferable in government throughout Australia)
- Demonstrated experience in procurement activities in a highly regulated environment.
- Experience in procurement reporting development and data analysis
- Demonstrated experience in building and managing positive and productive relationships with senior management, staff and multiple stakeholders in a complex organisation, preferably national in scope
- Knowledge of best practice procurement principles and practices
- Well-developed interpersonal, consulting and negotiating skills including the ability to liaise and provide advice to management and staff on procurement practices and procedures.

**What we offer**:

- A supportive and flexible working culture that supports you in achieving a balance between work and personal commitments
- Hybrid work environment - blend of office and work from home means the best of both worlds
- Occasional travel interstate
- Discounts on Medibank Private Health Insurance
- Central office locations with modern, open plan work spaces
- Attractive salary of $113,718 per annum plus Superannuation

**To apply**:

- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
- Applications must be submitted by 11.30pm

Ahpra acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Elders past and present.
- With respect, no agencies please._

**Advertised**: 06 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 20 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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