Procurement Specialist

As the Procurement Specilaist you will be responsible for the management of medium to high value and medium to high complexity category management activities to deliver value for money through the implementation of best practice procurement governance and contracting processes.

What you'll do

You will:
Provide additional support as necessary to the Director Service Delivery, Procurement Manager to support the delivery of overall state-wide and regional strategies and plans.
Develop and maintain outstanding relationships with relevant key supplier and customer stakeholders to drive better value outcomes and maximise benefits.
Identify and socialise potential procurement opportunities and solutions with supplier and customers, working closely with them to support and inform state-wide strategies and priorities.
Develop and maintain an outstanding relationship with Hospital and Health Services (HHS) stakeholders in the region and support the implementation of engagement programs that seek to foster a collaborative approach to strategic procurement practice.
Develop and maintain outstanding supplier relationships to ensure that best value outcomes are delivered.

About you

We are searching for someone who:
Holds self and others accountable for the delivery of outcomes, tasks and closure of projects on time, on budget and to customer satisfaction.
Solves difficult problems with logic, use of data and the appropriate governance frameworks. Considers broader interests of stakeholders to deliver creative solutions.
Demonstrates an understanding of the key drivers for all stakeholders, internal and external, and works to provide best value commercial solutions.
Demonstrates a visible and active commitment to personal well-being, healthy and safe workplaces and activities, and continuously looks to improve the health, safety and environmental performance of Queensland Health.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

38 hour full time work week
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Ready to apply?

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
A one-page covering letter informing the panel of your skills, personal qualities and motivation for applying.
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