Purchasing Officer

**Job no**: 496890 **Work type**: Full Time Fixed Term Contract **Location**: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs **Categories**: Finance **_Why Choose Amana Living?_** Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career. **Our Benefits** - Competitive rates - Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 - School holidays childcare assistance - Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave - Health and wellbeing programs and more - Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing. - Access to our Employee Assistance Program At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference **_ The Role_** Amana Living is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Officer to ensure the efficient delivery of services and materials to our Home Care clients. This role involves managing requisitions, coordinating purchase orders, supporting operational teams, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, all while upholding our values of compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, and trust. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and experience in procurement or administrative support. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a focus on accuracy and process improvement are essential. This is a contracted full-time opportunity ending December 2025 **_ Key responsibilities:_** ARM Requisitions - Review and process of ARM requisitions - Monitor and manage urgent Purchase Orders - Obtain competitive quotes for Home Care and Residential Care - Manage and follow up on open Pos and Etas Systems - Provide training to operational teams for the ARM Procurement system as required Administrative Tasks - Process of queries received through mailbox - File inbox items as per categorised sub-folders Other Duties - Provide support/cover for the Home Care Invoicing team or any other tasks as directed by the Procurement Team Lead. **Competencies & Behaviours** - Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence and bring people on the journey - Demonstrated ability to take initiative and generate ideas resulting in continuous improvement and innovation. - Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and to actively contribute to implementing system and process changes to support business development - Understanding of the Aged Care or Services sector and experience providing administrative support in this working environment **Essential Criteria**: - Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies - Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance _(within 6-months validity)_ - Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference checks **_ How to apply_** - If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately._ **Advertised**: 06 Dec 2024 W. Australia Standard Time **Applications close**: **Position Description