Senior Procurement

Permanent full time opportunity to manage the planning, development and negotiation of procurement activities for Clinical Services across MNHHS in a client focussed and transparent manner including subsequent contract management to ensure ongoing performance of suppliers and that the obligations of MNHHS are fulfilled.

About the role

Permanent full time opportunity to manage the planning, development and negotiation of procurement activities for Clinical Services across MNHHS in a client focussed and transparent manner including subsequent contract management to ensure ongoing performance of suppliers and that the obligations of MNHHS are fulfilled. The role will be involved in the delivery of Clinical Services procurement and contract management activities for MNHHS covering a broad range of categories and will be the designated contract manager for all external medical imaging contracts.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Protection of Metro North reputation by ensuring highest standard possible is achieved in procurement activities including probity, accountability, and transparency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of procedures, processes and work instructions to support the Clinical Services category.
• Manage the documentation requirements for procurement activities within applicable file management systems (eg Sharepoint and QContracts).
• Actively promote and communicate MNHHS procurement and contract management strategies to staff to promote efficiencies and adherence to the relevant MNHHS and State Government policies and procedures.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: ( )

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED