AddressEldercare is a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in South Australia with 1800 employees. Our workplace culture embraces teamwork, innovation and a dedication to our purpose of delivering peace of mind with our care.
We are seeking a Procurement & Contracts Lead to undertake the strategic procurement and contract management of goods and services while managing Eldercare's purchasing systems. The role is integral at both operational and strategic levels in dealing with stakeholders, undertaking benchmarking and tenders on core commodities while delivering a broad range of category management functions of goods and services.
About the role:
- Full-Time permanent position
- Utilise your Procurement leadership skills to manage strategic contracts “end to end” which drive value and user benefits within an experienced leading-edge Procurement Division
- Provide strategic analysis, insightful reporting and commercial advice identifying opportunities that will make a difference
- Lead contingency planning in business-critical supplies and high-risk commodities
- Required to work proactively and collaboratively with stakeholders across the broader business
The successful candidate will have:
- Extensive experience in a similar role in an FMCG/Health environment, where you have been responsible for supply chain management, procurement and contract management of all goods and services within a dynamic business unit.
- Relevant Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. CIPS qualifications highly regarded.
- Track record of identifying and delivering business improvements and working within a centre-led procurement team
- High level of IT procurement literacy in both analysis, reporting and purchase to pay systems
- Experience leading change management initiatives across a diverse group of stakeholders
- Excellent customer service and the advanced ability to present and articulate a compelling written or verbal argument
- Strong team approach and a positive “can-do” attitude
If you want to join our inspiring team, we can offer you:
- Attractive staff benefits such as salary sacrificing
- Great team environment with variety in the role
- Ongoing professional development in a caring environment
- Onsite parking
Eldercare encourages you to apply if you are a can-do, committed and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes whilst modelling the behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.
Please contact Tony Pascoe, Manager- Procurement & Contracts, via phone 0478 301 *** or email ***********@eldercare.net.au to learn more about this opportunity.
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Applications close by Monday 24 June 2024.
Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.
To work for Eldercare, you are required to have a police clearance valid for working in aged care (unsupervised contact with vulnerable people) and the clearance needs to be less than 12 months since date of issue.
As per Eldercare’s Employee Immunisation Policy, all Eldercare employees are required to:
- Be vaccinated against seasonal influenza by no later than 1 June each year
- Be vaccinated against COVID-19 as per current ATAGI guidelines
Exemptions on a temporary or permanent basis can only be approved by Eldercare’s Chief Executive.
Eldercare welcomes and respects the diversity that our residents, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.
Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, staff and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe.
Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender‑based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.
All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.
Eldercare is proud to provide a smoke-free environment across all sites.
