Job Description
Randstad's procurement, contracts & supply chain team are currently partnering with Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA), a leading not-for-profit private healthcare network in South Australia, seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Business Partner.
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This is a genuinely commercial, category-facing role within ACHA's newly established, independent Procurement & Supply function. You'll take ownership of clinical categories - consumables, medical devices, equipment and pharmacy-related spend - and act as the primary procurement partner to clinicians, nursing leaders and hospital management across Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.
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This role would suit an experienced procurement or category qualified from either the public or private sector who is comfortable operating in a period of genuine organisational change and comes with a competitive salary and NFP salary sacrifice benefits.
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Key Responsibilities
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Leading strategic sourcing and category management across clinical consumables, medical devices, equipment and pharmacy-related procurement.
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Partnering closely with clinicians, nursing leaders and hospital management to translate clinical requirements into effective procurement strategies, including coordinating product evaluations and trials.
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Leading tenders, RFPs and RFQs, and negotiating directly with suppliers on pricing, rebates, service levels, continuity of supply and other key commercial terms.
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Owning the establishment, transition, renewal and renegotiation of ACHA-specific supply agreements previously managed through Healthscope.
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Working alongside the Contracts & Supplier Performance Manager to ensure contracts are properly documented, executed and monitored,



and managing ongoing supplier performance reviews.
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Identifying and delivering sustainable savings, cost avoidance and value improvement opportunities without compromising clinical outcomes or continuity of supply.
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Supporting the rollout of ACHA's new Workday ERP and Evisort contract management systems across assigned categories.
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Contributing to procurement policy, governance and continuous improvement as ACHA's independent Procurement & Supply function matures.
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About You
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Substantial experience in a senior procurement, category management, commercial or supply chain role, ideally covering high-volume physical goods or consumables.
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A track record in contract transition, supplier negotiation and relationship management, particularly in fast-changing or off-boarding environments.
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Confidence engaging and influencing clinical, executive and supplier stakeholders alike - experience partnering with clinical professionals is highly regarded.
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Strong commercial and analytical acumen, with a solid understanding of total cost of ownership and value-for-money principles.
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Experience with ERP, eProcurement or contract management systems - Workday and/or Evisort experience highly regarded.
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A background in healthcare, medical device or pharmaceutical procurement is highly desirable but not essential.
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A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel flexibly between ACHA's new Adelaide City headquarters, hospital sites and Distribution Centre as required.
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Ability to be largely based onsite, although some ad hoc flex/WFH is available by agreement with management.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Senior Procurement Business Partner (South Australia)
🏢 Randstad - Australia
📍 South Australia