The Procurement Officer is 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 Advisory & Continuous Improvement. This role is responsible for providing advice to stakeholders including customers and suppliers. You will also undertake market analysis, drive continuous improvement, implement standard procurement processes, deliver general sourcing activities, and support contract negotiation.
**Role Fit**:
The essential requirements for this role are
- 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.
- Initiates and participates in activities designed to develop and foster professional relationships. Displays a willingness to learn from others.
- Organises own work activities and determines priorities considering impact on others.
- Demonstrates an active interest in on-going professional and personal development.
- Contributes to a positive relationship with customers. Is responsive to changes in customers' needs and expectations.
- Capable of considering alternative actions to resolve challenges. Able to make recommendations based on analysis of data and options.
- Engages with the Advisory & Continuous Improvement but actively seeks recent ways of working and looks into trends that can improve business performance.
- Is aware of business strategy and is diligent in delivering own tasks to support the strategy.
- 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.
- Communicates clearly and concisely. Listens carefully and seeks to tailor communication for the audience.
- Makes informal contact with a variety of stakeholders to help develop relationships. Initiates and participates in activities to improve rapport and develop relationships to drive outcomes.
- Continuously looks to improve the health, safety and environmental performance of Queensland Health.
**How to Apply**:
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability
- A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
- Your current CV or resume, including two refereeswho have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
📌 Procurement Officer
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Brisbane