Take the next step in your career and join our team as a Procurement Specialist In this role, you will be responsible for the management of medium to high value and medium to high complexity category management activities to deliver value for money through the implementation of best practice procurement governance and contracting processes.
What you'll do
As the Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and implementing Facilities Management and associated category strategies and plans that support the delivery of best practice category management outcomes.
You will be responsible for project managing the implementation of planned procurement initiatives utilising relevant value creation levers (e.g. reduce scope, standardise products, strategic sourcing, aggregation of demand etc.), putting in place transparent benefits realisation reporting and for ensuring that robust contractual arrangements are executed that lock in the procured value. You will manage the contractual performance of Suppliers to ensure strategic long term operational and tactical relationships and relevant performance management issues by mitigating any supply and distribution problems with appropriate stakeholders.
About you
We are searching for someone with:
* Demonstrated experience in leading and managing categories of spend, applying category management processes, developing sourcing strategies, business cases and category plans.
* Demonstrated experience implementing contract and supplier management strategies and techniques, including strong negotiation skills and ability to successfully manage tender evaluation processes (leading to contract award for complex tenders).
* Demonstrated experience in identifying opportunities to improve the value delivered from every dollar spent in delivering the initiatives required to secure that value.
* Demonstrated experience in managing complex customer and supplier issues, including the ability to resolve supplier performance issues; support internal customers in the development of complex specifications; and ensure materials/services are delivered according to contract
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
* 38 hour full time work week
* 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.