General Manager Procurement And Supply

General Manager Procurement and Supply - Hospitals

• Lead the transformation of setting up and operationalising a Procurement and Supply organisation focused on Hospital specific spend categories
• Develop the strategy and implementation of initiatives that will lower the costs of Procurement and Supply across UCH
• Manage the overall leadership of the Supply and Procurement teams post set up

UnitingCare is on track to deliver a single vision, united voice, stronger partnerships, better financial stewardship and the ability to make an even greater impact in the services we provide.

We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To be part of something bigger, achieving positive change by working with thousands of Australians to help them live life in all its fullness.

Your part in the UnitingCare team:

We’re currently seeking a General Manager, Procurement and Supply. 

This role will provide group level accountability for the development of Procurement and Supply strategies, processes and operations to drive consistency, efficiency and cost effectiveness acrossUnitingCare’s Hospital Group; The Wesley Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital Hervey Bay, Buderim Private Hospital.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Hospitals, you will:

• Lead the transformation of setting up and operationalising a Procurement and Supply organisation focused on Hospital specific spend categories while collaborating with the UCQ central procurement unit across common categories.
• Manage the overall leadership of the Supply and Procurement teams post set up
• Implement initiatives that will lower the costs of Procurement and Supply across UCH, ensuring efficient and effective contracting, supply and billing processes
• Drive common standards, policies and frameworks across the Hospital Group to standardise and rationalise spend and maximise value generation
• Work closely with the central Procurement function representing the Hospital Group needs, to develop and implement strategies, processes and operations of whole UCQ categories (e.g. food, linen, energy, facilities management etc)
• Work with and support small volume purchasing for other UCQ Business Units
• Establish positive and collaborative relationships with key Hospital Executives, broader enterprise stakeholders (internal functional representatives and VMPs) and Clinicians to drive procurement, purchasing and Supply outcomes
• Lead the development and implementation of group wide prosthetic and Supply usage and reporting systems and processes to provide transparency and visibility to the Hospital teams

What makes a difference for us?

Essential:

• Degree qualified in health related or business\operational management or
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply, Procurement or Purchasing
• Extensive experience in Procurement and Supply in a private hospital setting
• Driving and leading significant change and transformational efforts
• Experience leading diverse teams, ideally prior experience leading leaders of teams
• Experience engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Previous system implementation
• Data analytics

What makes a difference for you?

The opportunity to be part of the second-largest Queensland employer who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.  

Safe workplace 

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.