To undertake the role, the incumbent will research relevant supplier markets, capabilities and technology and will be responsible for negotiating and facilitating implementation of agreements between suppliers and customers. The Senior Procurement Officer will also ensure that procurement activities follow agreed processes that comply with Queensland Health governance requirements.
Role fit Cooperates and collaborates; supports colleagues; is a good team player and does his or her share of the work. Recognises the positive benefits that can be gained from diversity.
Holds self and others accountable for the delivery of outcomes, tasks and closure of projects on time, on budget and to customer satisfaction.
Initiates and drives on-going professional and personal development.
Able to interpret customer needs and provides quality customer service.
Innovating the Business Solves difficult problems through logic, use of data and the appropriate Advisory & Continuous Improvement frameworks. Considers broader interests of stakeholders to deliver creative solutions.
Is able to keep up to speed with and adopts established practices, ideas or developments elsewhere and adapts them to meet their current situation and improve the way things are done locally.
Understands, supports and promotes the organisation's vision, mission and business objectives and understands how current tasks work to deliver broader objectives.
Negotiating Results Demonstrates an understanding of the key drivers for all stakeholders, internal and external, and works to provide best value commercial solutions.
Communicates confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner. Listens and seeks to understand the audience to have the best impact on the audience and avoid misunderstanding. Participates in constructive negotiations on how to achieve the best outcomes.
Builds and sustains a network of key contacts. Regularly collaborates with stakeholders to develop relationships and partnerships to drive outcomes.
Business Acumen Leverages business sector opportunities and market dynamics to execute strategy.
Experience Demonstrable experience in leading the development and implementation of procurement projects and associated procurement and sourcing initiatives and plans that deliver measurable increases in value for money.
Demonstrated experience implementing contract and supplier management strategies and techniques, including strong negotiation skills; ability to tender evaluation processes (leading to contract award for complex tenders) and ability to manage resolve supplier performance issues to ensure procured value is fully delivered.
Demonstrable experience in handling complex customer issues, including the ability to support internal customers in the development of specifications and ensuring that materials/services are delivered according to contract.
How to apply Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
Late applications cannot be submitted online. For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact person.
Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.
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