AddressThe Opportunity
This is a unique 12-month contract opportunity at HBF for a Procurement Specialist. As a vital member of our team, you will lead the sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts for goods and services. Your role involves partnering closely with Contract Owners and Managers to ensure maximum value from suppliers while maintaining adherence to procurement policies. This position offers a dynamic environment where you'll have the chance to shape our procurement strategy and contribute to the organisation's success in delivering quality healthcare services. Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact and drive positive change in healthcare procurement. Apply now to seize this rewarding role at HBF!
Position Accountabilities:
• Advise Contract Owners and Managers on procurement processes and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of suppliers, managing the analysis of responses and vendor risk assessments.
• Support contract negotiation, guiding contract managers in key inclusions and collaborating with HBF Legal for sound commercial contracts.
• Proactively manage contract renewals and variations in accordance with procurement processes.
About You
At HBF, we seek a Procurement Specialist who embodies our core values of bravery, integrity, and unity. As a dedicated professional, you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration drive success. With a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, coupled with proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, you bring invaluable expertise to our team. Your track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and managing supplier relationships showcases your ability to deliver results. With excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, you are ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare procurement. Join us at HBF and be part of our mission to deliver quality health insurance and exceptional member experiences.
Essential Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven track record of implementing cost-saving initiatives and managing supplier relationships.
• Negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
Desirable Skills:
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector and health insurance industry.
• Knowledge of ERP solutions, Procurement to Pay (P2P) process, and Contracts Management Systems (CMS).
Ready to make a difference in healthcare procurement? Join us at HBF as a Procurement Specialist! Apply now to contribute your expertise and be part of our journey to deliver excellence for our members!!
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply Now" button to complete your application and send through a copy of your CV.
About HBF
As one of WA’s longest established private health providers, we continue to innovate and challenge the status quo; adopting a strategy that focuses on business growth and sustainability, diversification, national expansion and significant enhancements to how we service our members through technology and relevant related businesses.
As a not-for-profit fund with no shareholders, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our members. That’s why our iconic brand’s reputation is built on personalised service, community support and a motivation to deliver for our members in the moments that matter.
When you work for HBF, you work for a company with a clear vision and a team of people that are passionate about providing the best service, experience and products for our members across Australia.
So why not come with us and see where a career with HBF can take you?
Our Values
At HBF, we live our values every day. They shape our behaviours and how we relate to each other, our members and our community:
Members are our reason - Members are the reason we exist and are at the heart of everything we do.
We do the right thing - We are open and honest in everything we do. We do what is right, not what is easy and explain why we are doing it.
We are brave - We are brave in the way we will tackle the future. We’re driven by curiosity, and constantly look for better ways to work smarter, faster and more innovatively.
We work as one - We act as one HBF because we’re better together. We work not as individuals but as a team to achieve more.
Employee benefits
Fully Subsided Corporate Gold Health Cover
13 days personal leave per year
Career development opportunities
Access to corporate discounts across a range of retail, restaurants and hotels
Our recruitment and selection process include a variety of assessment methods that may encompass psychometric assessments, reference checks and verification of working rights in Australia. Preferred candidates will be required to return a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to an offer of employment being extended.
At HBF, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. HBF is a place of belonging. We are proud of who we are, and we encourage applications from diverse groups such as Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and family background, including caring responsibilities.
