Procurement Specialist

Strategically lead category plans, and complex sourcing activities to ensure optimal outcomes through innovative value creation | Enjoy the perks of flexible working arrangements and be part of a collaborative team!

The role 

As our Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for medium to high-value, high-complexity category management and complex sourcing activities, ensuring the delivery of optimal value for money through implementation of best practice procurement and contracting processes. This includes:

• Facilities Management Expertise: Lead and implement facilities management and associated category strategies, contributing to best practice outcomes.
• Project Management: Drive the implementation of planned procurement initiatives using innovative value creation levers such as strategic sourcing, standardisation, and aggregation of demand.
• Benefits Realization Reporting: Establish transparent reporting mechanisms for benefits realisation, showcasing the impact of strategic procurement initiatives.
• Contractual Expertise: Develop and execute robust contractual arrangements that lock in procured value, ensuring long-term operational and tactical relationships with suppliers.
• Performance Management: Oversee contractual performance, addressing supply and distribution challenges promptly and fostering strategic relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong Stakeholder Management skills: Develop and maintain an outstanding relationship with key stakeholders and foster a collaborative approach to strategic procurement practice.
• Market Insight and Negotiation: Stay abreast of relevant supplier markets, capabilities, and technology, negotiating and implementing long-term agreements and partnerships.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure category strategies and procurement activities align with agreed processes and adhere to broader Queensland Health governance requirements.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• Leadership in managing spend categories, applying category management processes, and crafting sourcing strategies, business cases, and category plans.
• Expertise in implementing contract and supplier management strategies, showcasing strong negotiation skills, and successfully managing complex tender evaluation processes.
• Solving complex problems using logic, data, and governance frameworks, considering broader stakeholder interests to deliver creative solutions.
• Strong communications skills - confidently, listens actively, and participates in constructive negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

Corporate Services Division partner with the Department of Health and Hospital and Health Services to provide contemporary expert advice and specialist corporate services. System Procurement facilitates procurement outcomes to deliver best value for money to benefit the Queensland public health system and the larger community

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.