
Procurement Officer,
5 days ago
Join a team like no other with career support to take you further As the Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for the management of low to medium value and low to medium complexity procurement activities in order to deliver value for money through the implementation of best practice procurement governance and contracting processes.
What you'll do
Strategic sourcing- Participate in the development and implementation of procurement plans and initiatives, based on agreed customer needs and priorities that maximise the value secured from each dollar spent.
- Undertake planning, coordination and implementation of low to medium value and low to medium complexity procurement projects that drive continuous improvement within the procurement function, taking the lead in ensuring execution of specific project elements.
- Adhere to standard procurement processes that comply with Queensland Health procurement governance requirements, raising instances of non-compliance and identifying opportunities to improve processes. Offer advice and guidance to local customer teams as necessary.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge database of supplier markets, capabilities and technology.
- Share knowledge and best practice across the Strategic Procurement team.
- Engage with customers and suppliers on procurement opportunities, working closely with them to support and inform the procurement process.
- Develop relationships with Strategic Procurement team members in order to drive maximum benefit from all initiatives.
- Contribute to the monitoring of benefits delivered, both financial and non-financial. Monitor and explain benefits delivered to each customer (channelling communications through the regional teams), comparing to contracted outcomes and developing mitigation options where appropriate.
- Provide the customer and market information required to underpin effective supplier negotiations and support procurement specialists in negotiating agreements that deliver best value for money.
- Manage the implementation of contracts that incorporate appropriate performance incentives linking desired outcomes to payments and enable effective contract performance management.
- Manage the processes in place to effectively manage supplier performance and to ensure that procured value is fully delivered. Proactively identify any actual/potential performance escalation issues and provide analysis to support the discussion and resolution of those issues with the relevant suppliers. Support the development of contingency plans for key suppliers and services.
About you
We are searching for someone with:
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, identifying opportunities to improve the value delivered from every dollar spent and in delivering the initiatives required to secure that value.
- Supplier engagement experience including attending supplier meetings, providing constructive feedback to suppliers based on evidence and resolving minor contract issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contemporary procurement and category management practices and issues, relevant regulations and the ability to deliver best-value quality customer services.
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.
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.
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