The Procurement Officer will also undertake market analysis, drive continuous improvement, implement standard procurement processes, deliver general sourcing activities, and support contract negotiation. The role is responsible for maintaining a comprehensive knowledge database of supplier's markets, capabilities and technology and supporting the implementation of strategic commercial agreements that optimise value for money.
**About System Procurement**:
System Procurement is responsible for leading the category management, contracting and end to end supply of all medical and non-medical goods and services (excluding capital infrastructure and ICT) on behalf of the Department of Health and Hospital and Health Services.
Advisory & Continuous Improvement (ACI) supports system wide procurement responsibilities and gives confidence and integrity to the overall procurement function of CSD. The ACI adopts a collaborative and progressive approach to engagement to drive innovation in procurement practice raising stakeholders' awareness of current trends and thinking.
**What we are looking for**:
- 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.
- 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.
- Initiates and participates in activities designed to develop and foster professional relationships. Displays a willingness to learn from others.
- Capable of considering alternative actions to resolve challenges. Able to make recommendations based on analysis of data and options.
- Actively works to maximise the value of the service provided, with an awareness of cost management and customer management as part of the thought process. Understands the 'bottom line' in all services.
- Applies knowledge of industry, market and business trends to prioritise activities.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.