About the role

Join our team as the Manager, Procurement and shape the strategic direction of our Procurement and Supply Chain function in this permanent, full-time position.

Drive relationships with departments, identify opportunities to enhance category performance and deliver substantial savings through innovative procurement strategies. Establish objectives, prioritise and execute initiatives for maximum value. Ensure supplier performance aligns with our goals, negotiate optimal contracts and plan high-value sourcing events. Make a significant impact and be part of an exciting team.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

These accountabilities and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide expert, evidence-based advice on procurement, category and contracts to support decision-making
• Foster a collaborative and innovative workplace culture
• Drive capability and performance improvement aligned with strategic objectives
• Lead and manage a leading practice procurement and supply chain function
• Manage senior stakeholders and drive initiatives across the organisation
• Ensure transparency, efficiency, and compliance in procurement practices
• Adhere to workplace safety and customer satisfaction standards
• Fulfill education and professional development requirements
• Promote Mater's Code of Conduct and Behavioural Standards
• Manage recruitment, training, and development of team members
• Develop and adhere to cost center budgets and fiscal stewardship practices
• Monitor operational and project costs to meet delivery expectations

About you

• Relevant procurement or business qualification, highly desirable
• Extensive experience leading procurement functions in a large and diverse organisations
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contract negotiations, and contract and supplier management
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build rapport and influence stakeholders
• Deep understanding of procurement principles and regulations in the not-for-profit and healthcare sectors
• Dynamic, positive, and customer-focused approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Manager Procurement PD.pdf

Applications close on 12^th January 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.