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Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Procurement Classification AO7 Workplace Location Cairns region,Rockhampton region,Townsville region Job ad reference QLD/546319 Closing date 04-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Up for to 12 months from 1 May, 2024 Contact person Narelle Anderson Contact details 0428128055
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The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for project managing the implementation of planned procurement initiatives utilising relevant value creation levers (e.g. reduce scope, standardise products, strategic sourcing, aggregation of demand etc.), putting in place transparent benefits realisation reporting and for ensuring that robust contractual arrangements are executed that lock in the procured value. This role is also responsible for managing the contractual performance of Suppliers to ensure strategic long term operational and tactical relationships and relevant performance management issues by mitigating any supply and distribution problems with appropriate stakeholders.
To undertake the role, the incumbent will develop and maintain a depth of knowledge of relevant supplier markets, capabilities and technology and is responsible for negotiating and facilitating implementation of long-term agreements and/or partnerships between suppliers and customers. The Procurement Specialist will also ensure that category strategies and associated procurement activities are compliant with agreed processes and broader Queensland Health governance requirements.
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing categories of spend, applying category management processes, developing sourcing strategies, business cases and category plans.
- Demonstrated experience implementing contract and supplier management strategies and techniques, including strong negotiation skills and ability to successfully manage tender evaluation processes (leading to contract award for complex tenders).
- Demonstrated experience in identifying opportunities to improve the value delivered from every dollar spent in delivering the initiatives required to secure that value.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex customer and supplier issues, including the ability to resolve supplier performance issues; support internal customers in the development of complex specifications; and ensure materials/services are delivered according to contract.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- QH-CSD-192-HR-DoH organisational chart v4 (PDF, 58KB)
Information Package for Applicants
QH Information for applicants Apr 22 (PDF, 946KB)
Application Kit
RD_AO7 Procurement Specialist (PDF, 112KB)
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