Senior Procurement Officer

The Organisation 
Our client is a complex healthcare business with operations across Australia. Due to recent growth and transformation, they have a newly created opportunity available for a Senior Procurement Officer to support the Manager and assist with overseeing the function and team. 

The Role
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the key responsibilities of the role will include;

• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to develop and promote procurement strategies, focusing on continuous improvement and transformation.
• Conduct business needs assessments, supply market analysis, and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
• Drive awareness and education across the organization on procurement expertise, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare procurement and contracting documentation, including tenders, evaluations and award recommendations.
• Ensure successful implementation of new contracts, suppliers, and processes.
• Analyse financial expenditure information and produce reports to facilitate the development of procurement strategies.
• Liaise with operational teams and management to provide advice on product and process risk mitigation.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders, senior leaders, and vendors to improve business and commercial outcomes.
• Assist in identifying and anticipating future business needs and responding to changing environmental conditions.

About You

• A number of years experience in a similar procurement or category role, ideally within a complex business environment. 
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management abilities.

For more information, please reach out to Savannah Crydon on 07 3854 3***.