AddressSupply Chain Services, Department of Health are seeking a permanent full-time AO4 Senior Purchasing Officer to join our team. Located in Maryborough the primary purpose of this position is to lead, deliver and implement a range of purchasing functionalities and supported services in projects and initiatives. If this sounds like the type of role for you we encourage you to apply.
We are seeking a permanent full-time AO4 Senior Purchasing Officer to join our team at Supply Chain Services, Department of Health. This role is responsible for leading, delivering and implementing a range of purchasing functionalities and supported services in projects and initiatives. Located in Maryborough the successful applicant will process purchase requisitions / orders on the purchasing system in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). If this sounds like the type of role for you we encourage you to apply.
About Supply Chain Branch:
The Supply Chain Branch, part of the Department of Health's Corporate Services Division (CSD), supports the supply of clinical goods, pharmaceuticals and linen products to Queensland's Hospital and Health Services (HHSs).
The branch is comprised of functions critical to Queensland Health's supply response, including Central Pharmacy, Linen Services, Warehousing and Logistics and Operations Group. This branch brings together an end-to-end supply chain function from demand planning through to warehousing and distribution into a single integrated branch led by the Executive Director. The branch supports clients and stakeholders across the Department of Health, all HHSs, Queensland Government and some external agencies.
The branch also partners with the Procurement and Supply Chain Optimisation Portfolio – an initiative that builds on the foundational work undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to drive operational enhancements and realise Queensland Health system-wide benefits.
What we are looking for:
- Movement and physical suitability to perform the manual handling tasks associated with completing the role
- Ability to successfully manage the implementation of a significant change agenda within a large supply services organisation.
- Leadership and supervisory skills; including, the ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing work environments, ability to adjust priorities and excellent time management skills.
- High level knowledge and understanding of integrated materials management systems, as well as skills in contemporary word processing, database, and spread-sheeting applications.
- High level of interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate, negotiate, liaise effectively both in writing and orally at all levels.
- Analytical skills, the capacity to exercise sound judgement and the ability to develop creative and innovative solutions to inventory & purchasing problems
