Want to use your procurement expertise to make a real impact on healthcare?
Full time, ongoing opportunityMonthly ADO + 5 Weeks Annual LeaveSalary PackagingAdditional Over Award on top of Base Salary availableAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.About the Procurement and Supply departmentThe Procurement and Supply department provides support, guidance and oversight for all Procurement, supply and clinical product selection activities undertaken by Austin Health.
The department sits within the Chief Financial Officer directorate, along with Financial Services, Financial Accounting, Business Intelligence Unit, Enterprise Risk and Health Information Services.About the roleAustin Health is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Specialist to deliver strategic and tactical procurement activities across a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical expenditure categories.
Reporting to the Deputy Director Procurement and Supply, you'll work closely with business leaders, stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value, savings, innovation and sustainable outcomes that support patient care.Develop and run end-to-end tenders and procurement activitiesDevelop and implement procurement category strategiesAnalyse spend, cost drivers and supply markets to identify commercial opportunitiesBuild strong supplier relationships and support supplier performance managementSupport contract negotiations and strategic contract lifecycle managementLead supplier performance discussions and contribute to supplier management initiativesDeliver procurement governance requirements,



including reporting, audits and policy and procedure updatesEnsure compliance with Health Share Victoria (HSV) and Victorian Government procurement requirementsPartner with stakeholders across one of Victoria's leading health servicesAbout youYou are a commercially minded procurement professional with:Experience in strategic procurement, sourcing or category managementStrong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skillsThe ability to analyse procurement spend, cost drivers and supply markets to identify opportunitiesGood MS Excel, data analysis and systems skillsExperience managing tenders, supplier relationships and contractsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information succinctlyStrong project and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesThe ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships across a complex organisationA proactive, collaborative and innovative approach to problem solvingExperience in end-to-end procurement category management, supplier relationship management or supplier performance managementExperience developing and delivering category strategiesHealthcare or public sector procurement experienceKnowledge of VGPB and HSV procurement frameworksTertiary or postgraduate qualification in Business, Law, Procurement, Supply Chain or a related disciplineExperience reviewing,



drafting or negotiating supplier contracts and pricing agreementsWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Meaningful work that supports patient outcomesA strategic and highly visible procurement roleWork with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring managers: Nick Rowan, Deputy Director Procurement and Supply at ****** closing date: Sunday 30 August ****
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📌 Procurement Specialist (Victoria)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Victoria