About the role

Mater’s Group Finance – Supply Chain Operations Team has an exciting opportunity for a Manager Purchasing Operations to join the team in this permanent, full-time position based at our Newstead offices.

The Manager Purchasing Operations leads a team in a centralised supply chain operations model, overseeing program management, technological change and efficiency improvements. This role is responsible for standardising purchasing and cataloguing processes across the State to drive continuous improvement. Fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers and customers while working closely with the Manager Supply Chain Operations to achieve quality excellence and performance outcomes.

Salary range: $136,034 - $145,990 (MCA 7) per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

This role collaborates with stakeholders to support Mater's growth and development.

• Lead purchasing operations team, implementing process improvements and managing performance
• Drive change in purchasing and cataloguing operations to support centralised model vision and benefits
• Develop purchasing and cataloguing policies and guidelines for standardisation and continuous improvement
• Implement performance measures and reporting expectations for team outcomes
• Ensure standardised processes are adopted and support team in adapting to new ways of working
• Monitor purchasing activities to prevent excessive inventory holdings and financial impacts
• Provide operational compliance support and address team feedback
• Ensure ERP compliance and suggest improvements for automation opportunities
• Facilitate cohesive team leadership and set performance objectives
• Provide day-to-day leadership to team leaders and manage recruitment, performance and development
• Develop induction and onboarding practices for learning and knowledge sharing
• Support Procurement team engagement with Suppliers as part of any ongoing Contract performance management framework as required
• Support and engage with suppliers on demand forecasting requirements as required
• Support clinical governance forums and ensure work health and safety practices

About you

The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in Purchasing or Inventory Management, or equivalent.

• Essential supply chain operations and purchasing expertise in a large, complex organisation, ideally within healthcare
• Experience in program and change management within high-impact transformations
• Essential leadership and team management skills, including coaching for performance
• Significant knowledge of digital purchasing platforms and ERP systems required
• Experience in benefits realisation and financial management for supply chain operations improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to lead and influence diverse stakeholders
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and continuous improvement efforts

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Friday, 27th June 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.