Procurement Lead

Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Full-time, permanenet opportunity
Flexible Location - Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
About the role

The Procurement Lead is responsible for supporting the ICT & CORPORATE business / Category Leader/ National Procurement Category Manager (as required) in the development, deployment and effective management of ICT & CORPORATE category strategies in order to deliver sustained value and competitive advantage to business unit(s) and the organisation as a whole.

The incumbent will be required to demonstrate best in class procurement processes and ways of working in the delivery of day-to-day role responsibilities.

**Primary responsibilities include**:
Assist with the development and delivery of total cost of ownership solution models for defined ICT & CORPORATE portfolio of sub-categories / strategic sourcing initiatives.
Develop sub ICT & CORPORATE category / strategic sourcing plans in line with the overall direction of the defined category plan / spend strategy.
Develop, implement and manage source to contract strategies (including the structuring and negotiation of product and/or service contract strategies) which deliver material benefits as recognised by the business and support functions and which contribute to the Corporation’s strategic objectives and Supply Chain performance targets.
Lead and support as appropriate ICT & CORPORATE commercial engagement activities including, but not limited to, go to market strategies through requests, supplier negotiations and contract development and execution.
Assist the Procurement / Category Leader / National Procurement Category Manager with the development, implementation and management of enterprise wide strategies for defined portfolio of sub-categories.
Develop and lead complex and cross functional procurement ICT & CORPORATE projects, ensuring project plans are deployed tracking benefits and status of all projects.
Contribute to the development and embedding of Procurement / Supply Chain process and IP, knowledge and capability across the business.
Engage and influence internal business partners and external supply partners to achieve the desired business outcomes through the adoption of mature procurement practices.
Assist in driving supplier innovation at both the Calvary group and business unit level with the support of the Category Leader / National Procurement Category Manager.
Lead and support as appropriate the management of contract arrangements ensuring compliance and delivery against contract metrics and performance levels.
About you

Knowledge

Relevant tertiary, business or similar qualifications e.g. tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Logistics, Finance or Business with relevant professional experience
Experience in leading / managing end-to-end ICT & CORPORATE Procurement lifecycle and commercial management, and general service contract management.
Understanding and experience in risk management policy and practice.
Understanding in dealing with sustainability and corporate responsibility issues

Technical Skills

At least 3-5 years working at a ICT & CORPORATE Category Specialist /Technical Specialist level
Strong experience in assisting in developing ICT & CORPORATE procurement strategies, including leading negotiations and contract development
Demonstrated experience partnering with line management in gaining significant cost savings through innovative procurement practices
Good understanding of ICT & CORPORATE strategic sourcing, contract development, supplier management and procurement metrics reporting
Good understanding of procurement methodologies as applied within a category management framework
Good communications, influencing, presentation, project management and networking skills
Well-developed ICT & CORPORATE category knowledge

Desirable

Exposure to ERP platforms such as Finance One, SAP, Oracle or similar
Knowledge and experience of the health industry
CIPS or equivalent professional qualification
Lean Six Sigma, DIMAC
Project Management experience

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you

**Please note the following**:
Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination