You will be assigned specific procurement projects and will be responsible for leading and implementing the associated procurement and sourcing approaches that support the delivery of best practice procurement outcomes. The Senior Procurement Officer is also responsible for putting in place transparent benefits realisation reporting and for ensuring that robust contractual arrangements are executed that lock in the procured value.

What you'll do

• Lead the development and implementation of sourcing plans for specific procurement projects.
• Identify and socialise procurement opportunities with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure adequate analysis and planning for effective supplier negotiations.
• Deliver strategic commercial agreements that optimise value for money.
• Implement contracts with performance incentives and manage supplier performance.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Leads the development and implementation of procurement projects and sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable increases in value for money.
• Implements contract and supplier management strategies, including strong negotiation skills and managing tender evaluation processes.
• Handles complex customer issues and supporting internal customers in developing specifications.
• Ensures materials/services are delivered according to contract and resolving supplier performance issues.
• Cooperates and collaborating with colleagues, holding self and others accountable for delivering outcomes on time and on budget.
• Provides quality customer service and driving ongoing professional and personal development.
• Solves difficult problems using data and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Will adopt established practices to improve processes and understanding business sector opportunities to execute procurement strategies.

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

• 36.25 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.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

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.