Purchasing Officer

In this role you will work in a small team of Purchasing Officers in the efficient delivery of transactional purchasing activity for Health and Hospital Services.

What you'll do

• Undertake cost effective and innovative purchasing, inventory management, invoice verification and contract management support to clients.
• Assist with the housekeeping aspects of the role, such as Receipt and Invoice reconciliation and back-order reports are kept up to date and actioned.
• Regularly review procurement procedures for compliance with modern purchasing practices and instigate corrective action where necessary.
• Develop relationships with clients and supply coordinators to understand customers' needs, provide training and support.
• Liaise with and respond to complex customer /vendor and accounts payable inquiries and problem solve accordingly.
• Exercising the appropriate level of procurement delegations.
• Complete ad hoc tasks as requested by immediate line manager

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Well-developed understanding of the Procurement function and accountabilities within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in S4Hana or similar operating system.
• High level of communication and negotiation skills.
• Capacity to contribute to a skilled and service-oriented Team environment.

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

• 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

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.