This role will work as part of a transformational program to review current category practices, identify and develop sustainable category-related improvement solutions in collaboration with the centralised procurement team, and guide implementation and adoption. It is important to note that this is not an operational sourcing or procurement role, i.e. you will not specifically work in System Procurement branch running sourcing activities or conducting contract management.
**About the Procurement & Supply Chain Optimisation Portfolio**:
The Procurement & Supply Chain Optimisation (P&SCO;) Portfolio builds on the foundational work undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to drive operational enhancements and realise further Queensland Health system-wide benefits. The P&SCO; Portfolio is a time-limited, temporary work program, currently consisting of three program workstreams, designed to improve procurement and supply chain operations across Queensland Health.
**What we are looking for**:
- Demonstrated experience in leading procurement improvement projects that identified and delivered significant improvements through process efficiency, cost optimisation and value drivers.
- Advanced communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, including demonstrated ability to advise and influence executive stakeholders on complex procurement issues.