The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Purchasing Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Undertake cost effective and innovative purchasing, inventory management, invoice verification and contract management
- Assist with Receipt and Invoice reconciliation, keeping back-order reports up to date and actioned Bullet points should be punchy
- Regularly review procurement procedures for compliance with best practice purchasing processes and implement corrective actions
- Develop relationships with clients and supply coordinators to understand customers' needs
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- Whilst not mandatory, a proven ability to operate effectively in S4Hana or similar operating system
- A demonstrated understating of Supply Chain processes with the Procurement function and accountabilities within a completed organisation
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $68 218 - $76 006 per annum
About Us
The Purchasing Officer works within the Operational Support Services (OSS) Business Operations branch which incorporates the Safety and Quality, Training and Development, Audit and Compliance, Uniforms, Fire Safety, Patient and Staff Transport and lastly the Dock and Imprest service.
These departments focus on efficient operations, through best practice, whilst satisfying legal and safety requirements as well as meeting productivity and efficiency standards across the businesses and facilities of the GCHHS.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
**Job Ad reference**: GC485302