- Develop and implement strategic direction for all areas within the Supply Chain
- Accountability for all purchasing, warehousing, distribution and transactional activity
- Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure all warehousing, receipting, inventory management and Supply Chain Operations are operated in compliance
- Effectively manage emergency Supply Chain situations
- Provide advice and support to Executives and Business Leads on Supply Chain related matters
- Lead the Supply Operations team as a role model, mentor and coach
- Managing performance and development of Supply Chain staff
- Actively partner with consumers and suppliers, as well as interprofessional colleagues, to determine service and operational objectives that provide an exceptional experience and outcomes, every time
- Maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with community, universities, professional bodies, commercial entities and government and non-government agencies
- Analyse business data to inform strategic decisions, identify opportunities, respond to issues and trends, and maintain and report on metrics
- Adherence to workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures
- Manages compliance and risk
- Participate and lead meetings and other forums
- Participate in and support the accreditation audit process
- Participate in committees, working parties and projects
- Undertake other duties/tasks as requested from time to time
- Tertiary Qualification within the Supply Chain, or,
- A comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain principles within the health sector
- Advanced computer literacy with demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office, including high proficiency in Excel, ERP and/or Supply Chain management software
- Extensive experience in leading Supply Chain teams
- Previous experience with budget management and demand planning
- Proven ability to develop and implement Supply Chain policy, systems, controls and reporting arrangements at a senior level
- Extensive experience in preparing and evaluating complex submissions, developing and providing high level strategic advice on Supply Chain matter at an executive level
- Experience in quality improvement and meeting national standards
- Previous Supply Chain experience in a healthcare setting - preferable
- Strategic outlook
- Exceptional communication skills
- A deep and thorough knowledge of the business and what drives value
- Creativity and innovation
- Agile, open to change and a continuous learner
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
- Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead
Applications close: 26 Apr 2024 E. Australia Standard Time