Troocoo is proud to partner with Sundale, a values driven not‑for‑profit organisation delivering care and support to the community through Retirement Communities, Care Centres, and In‑Home Care services across Southeast Queensland. With a long‑standing commitment to dignity, independence, and well‑being, Sundale is focused on enriching the lives of its residents and clients. This role offers 25 days of annual leave per year and 12.5% superannuation.
About the Role
Sundale is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Procurement Specialist to develop, implement and manage day‑to‑day procurement activities. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance across all purchasing and contracting activity. You will be instrumental in shaping strategy, refining processes, and embedding best‑practice procurement across the organisation. This role is based in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop procurement and contracting strategies and processes.
* Manage vendor relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee supplier performance.
* Oversee end‑to‑end procurement activity, including tender processes, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier governance.
* Maintain purchasing systems, supplier records, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
* Support stakeholders across the business with expert procurement advice while promoting cost efficiency and process improvement.
* Support procurement strategy development, including category planning, vendor management, risk, and commercial outcomes.
* Review contract terms to ensure risks are allocated.
* Collaborate with internal teams to forecast purchasing needs and manage procurement budgets.
* Contribute to risk management and ensure alignment with Sundale's values and ethical standards.
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in a Procurement Specialist, Category Manager, or Senior Procurement role.
* Strong commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating high‑value contracts and driving supplier performance.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels.
* High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a solutions‑focused mindset.
* Previous experience in aged care, healthcare, or not‑for‑profit environments is desirable.
Apply Now
Click 'Apply' or contact Hayley Wilson, Principal Consultant – Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain, on *************@troocoo.com or call *** for a confidential discussion.
We welcome applications from candidates with full Australian working rights who are currently based in QLD Australia, as local market knowledge and on‑site stakeholder engagement are essential for success in this role.
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