Procurement Officer

Full-Time - 12 month Maternity leave contract
- Adelaide, SA location
- Great opportunity for an entry-level role into healthcare

**Healthcare Australia** ‘HCA’ is currently looking for a
**Procurement Officer **to become a valued member of our team in the Adelaide office for a 12 month maternity leave contract.

HCA is a national specialist healthcare staffing and direct care service provider that has a strong value set that believes in ethical business practice in providing effective support staff to Homecare and NDIS participants.

**The Benefits**:
We believe in making sure our team have a work life balance and are fully equipped for their role requirements. Therefore we offer a number of opportunities to maximise your experience at HCA.
- Hybrid role - 2 days’ working from home
- Ongoing training and support within your role
- Access to a Virtual Wellness program
- 3 funded Employee Assistance Program sessions
- Happy Birthday to you The day off on your birthday each year
- Future career opportunities with an expanding national organisation

**The role**:
The Procurement Officer role supports the Home Care and NDIS Divisions with managing procurement and contract management activities. This role is administratively focused and highly process driven, it is responsible for ensuring all activities are completed accurately, in a timely manner and meet compliance requirements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage all procurement requests, including obtaining quotes and raising purchase orders
- Utilise all HCA systems to manage the end-to-end procurement process and keep clear records of all communication and transactions.
- Ensure contracts are in place for all of HCA’s active contractors
- Ensure contractors are fully compliant and satisfy both legislative and audit requirements.
- Maintain clear records of all contract documentation.
- Maintain HCA’s contractor register
- Complete monthly reporting to manage procurement activities and compliance requirements.
- Deliver accurate, timely and compliant procurement and contract administration activities
- Work collaboratively with the Procurement Coordinator and Customer Care Team to ensure that customers receive an excellent customer service.
- Monitor and ensure all HCA’s active contractors meet all legislative and compliance requirement
- Maintain positive relationships with HCA’s Contractor network

**Mandatory requirement**:

- Current Police Check (or willing to obtain);
- Current WWCC (or willing to obtain);
- NDIS Workers Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
- 3 x Covid-19 Vaccination records required

**Is this you?**
- Knowledge of Commonwealth aged care funding and/or State health funded programs (desirable)
- Previous role in procurement and contract management (desirable)
- Attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a desire to provide high quality service
- A high level of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to learn new data bases quickly
- The ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- A professional approach and presentation
- Display a strong sense of reliability and commitment to their work
- Sound negotiation skills

Are you looking to join a market leader and contribute towards delivering the highest level of Homecare and Disability services in Australia? If yes, then HCA is the right Employer for you. We are a people-centric business with our core values being the heart and soul of all that we do. If
**you want to be a part of a team that are passionate in support services** then