Director, Strategic Procurement - Nsw Ministry Of Health

Director, Strategic Procurement
Executive Band 1
NSW Ministry of Health

• An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to join the Ministry of Health in a key strategic role to lead/deliver complex procurement projects 
• An exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to deliver impactful and complex procurement initiatives
• We are seeking a dynamic individual with a strategic, tactical and agile mindset
• Are you interested in making a difference in a dynamic environment to support meaningful change?
• If you are a skilled senior executive operating at a strategic level, proven in driving growth and affecting change – apply now 

This role will be located in St Leonards

Role Outline 

The Director, Strategic Procurement leads the procurement function, including development and implementation of strategic and operational sourcing, procurement, contracting and supply management strategies, and operations processes to ensure the organisation attains the best value in the goods and services required to enable achievement of its goals.

The Director, Strategic Procurement provides strategic oversight and leads initiatives on managing complex and innovative procurement projects and navigating any probity concerns that may result across the entire NSW Health System. The Director develops procurement framework, function design and development levels in the delivery of complex procurement projects. This has included overseeing and internal probity procurement policy as well as directly providing probity and commercial advisory services. 

This role is responsible for overseeing the entire team’s tactical, strategic and operational initiatives along with mentoring the staff from a capability development perspective.

For further information, download the role description. 

Take the focus capabilities from the role description and use the Capability Application Tool to access practice interview questions.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and influential negotiator, able to think creatively and remain resilient in a rapidly evolving environment. Strong commercial acumen coupled with excellent communication skills which enables the candidate to develop productive and credible relationships with a range of key stakeholder is crucial.

Applying for this Role

You are required to submit a one page covering letter, including responses to the two targeted questions below (total of no more than two pages). in response to the two targeted questions below:

Provide a recent example from your past experience within a procurement transformation role. Please also include stakeholder management within that environment and how you are able to ensure the delivery of optimal procurement and supply chain outcomes.
Describe an example of how you have dealt with conflict resolution and varying key stakeholder views within a major project delivery program.

Essential Requirements

• Extensive senior executive level experience in Strategic Procurement, commercial and contract skill sets, the contracting of corporate services, procurement policy, procedure and guidelines, and the development of strategies and initiatives, and joint sector developments and contracts. 
• Understanding of Government policies and practice in the key accountability areas of business reform, procurement and corporate services.
• Sound knowledge of industry processes and practice associated with service agreements, contract management, contract law and dispute resolution processes.

Key knowledge and experience

• Highly competent in supply chain management, eco systems and elements.
• Highly proficient and experienced in the various elements within the supply chain eco systems and  the procure to pay processes.
• Provide leadership, direction and effective management of the procurement team and cross-functional working groups to achieve a high-level of performance in procurement and deliver high quality advice and service to stakeholders
• Provide expert technical and commercial advice, reporting and assistance to the Ministry senior executive and Local Health Districts in relation to business/procurement reforms and strategic contract development issues including new business challenges, methods and concepts. 

We know the value of diverse experiences and broad capabilities.  Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Public Service senior executive (PSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $239,483 to $263,586 per annum (SOORT 2023), will be negotiated with the successful applicant. 

Please contact Mr Michael Gendy, Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) on *************@health.nsw.gov.au should you have any additional questions about the role.

Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal (search by job reference number REQ479471).

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our 

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia. 

The Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role. 

NOTES:

·       The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.

·       Applicants must respond to the two targeted questions and submit an up to date resume. For further guidance, refer to Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.

·       Applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in the capabilities outlined in the Role Description. These will be assessed through the recruitment process to determine their suitability for appointment. For further information, refer to the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.

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Applications close: Wednesday 10 April 2024 (11.59pm)