Senior Procurement Officer

Job no: 914018

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management

• Statewide - SA
• SA Pathology - CALHN
• Salary ASO-6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Ongoing, Permanent Role

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join the team at SA Pathology. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for coordinating and delivering sourcing activities across a range of acquisition projects. Your expertise will ensure value for money is achieved, contracts deliver on their intended outcomes, and procurement risks are effectively managed, supporting SA Pathology to continue providing trusted, high-quality services to the South Australian community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong working relationships, problem-solving, and applying their procurement knowledge to meaningful projects. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing sound advice and driving best practice in procurement processes. If you're seeking a role where your skills make a genuine impact on healthcare outcomes, while being supported by a collaborative and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong procurement expertise along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You'll be confident in navigating complex projects, building collaborative relationships, and ensuring procurement outcomes deliver value for SA Pathology and the wider community.

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing multiple procurement projects, ensuring customer-focused and successful outcomes.
• Strong ability to influence and engage stakeholders, including senior managers, through clear communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills while maintaining probity requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in the end-to-end procurement process, including strategy development, negotiation, contract management, and applying category management principles.
• Sound knowledge of Australian Contract Law and risk management frameworks, with the ability to design transparent, defensible decision-making processes and apply WHS principles in line with legislative requirements.

SA Pathology is particularly keen to hear from individuals who are well acquainted with leading significant value Government Procurement processes and systems to support the provision of complex equipment and services. The position would suit someone with good attention to detail, possessing a capacity to think critically in a highly technical environment, and who is comfortable in managing multiple priorities to meet business outcomes.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 914018

Enquiries to:

Name: Tim Jones Position: Contracts and Procurement Manager, SA Pathology

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 19 September 2025

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Advertised: 05 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time