Senior Procurement Officer

Description

• Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO
• HS3 Hospital Administration
• Located at Alfred Health
• Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About The Department
Alfred Health Pharmacy is well recognised for high quality and innovative patient- focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within Alfred Health, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development. Centre for Medicine Use and Safety program to achieve a considered, safe and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Heath.  Further information is available at

About The Team
The Pharmaceutical Management team is responsible for the procurement, distribution and governance of medicine supply across Alfred Health. This is managed through a unique, proactive and co-ordinated approach; utilising close working relationships with external suppliers (Symbion, Baxter) to deliver medications to both Pharmacy and Pharmacy related medication imprest areas across the organisation.

Adoption and expansion of technology is a key component, embracing the use of new digital functionality and the evaluation of data within medication related systems to allow for targeted, efficient responses to medication supply processes. The team works closely with our Digital Health, Medication Safety and Formulary programs to ensure continued availability of the most up to date treatments in a cost-effective manner. This is a continually evolving portfolio that looks to innovative approaches in improving and refining how its service can be provided, while assisting to deliver on department and organisation wide strategic goals.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced technician or purchasing officer to join the Pharmaceutical Management team as Senior Pharmacy Procurement Officer. In this role, you will support the Pharmacy Procurement Manager and broader Pharmaceutical Management team and play a critical role in coordinating the purchasing and receiving of pharmaceutical products and general supplies across Alfred Health. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be challenged in a variety of different forms, from problem solving utilising near real-time purchasing data to being a key Procurement contact in communications with the broader Pharmacy department and external departments regarding purchasing related tasks. Being a strong communicator, having a process-driven approach and the ability to identify and address current service gaps will be crucial skill sets to help the Pharmacy Procurement service to continue to evolve moving forward.

Key Skills

• A patient-centred approach to care
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in computer operations.
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to take initiative and demonstrated leadership skills

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Experience in managing pharmaceutical products with a sound knowledge of purchasing, supply techniques and inventory control is desirable
• Tertiary qualification is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills essential
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations is an advantage.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services.

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Matt Taylor, Lead – Pharmaceutical Management at
Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered.
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Friday 31st October 2025