Procurement Business Partner

St John WA Careers; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$550 Health and Wellness reimbursement

17.5% leave loading

Corporate uniform

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Consumer discounts

Discounts on first aid equipment

Complimentary First Aid Training

Complimentary ambulance cover

Job summary

St John WA is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to oversee the commercial lifecycle of complex procurements within the Enterprise Performance department. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance management and contract guidance, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver value and compliant processes across WA.

You will build strong partnerships, manage negotiations, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining high standards of governance and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement or related field in complex environments.
• Formal qualification in procurement or commercial management (MCIPS) or willingness to obtain.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Strategic Supply Chain Management or Logistics and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships as primary procurement contact for assigned business areas.
• Lead procurement planning and pipeline management, align sourcing with budgets and risk.
• Manage complex procurement activities including sourcing, evaluations, negotiations and contract development.
• Oversee RFQs conducted by Procurement Officers and provide guidance.
• Guide contract and supplier management, lead performance reviews and escalation.
• Drive value, streamline processes, reduce costs while maintaining service levels.
• Maintain governance and compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate within the team and support priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Supply chain management

Stakeholder management

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Strategic Supply Chain Management

Job description

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join our Enterprise Performance department on a Full Time basis. The Procurement Business Partner is responsible for overseeing the commercial lifecycle of critical and complex procurements, including strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, commercial negotiations and providing guidance to stakeholders on effective contract management. The role will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the organisation, driving the value through strategic commercial initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on delivery and results.

What You'll Do:

• Build strong business partnerships, acting as the primary procurement contact for assigned business areas and providing trusted commercial advice aligned with operational and strategic priorities.
• Lead procurement planning and pipeline management, identifying upcoming requirements, aligning sourcing strategies with budgets and risk appetite, and keeping stakeholders informed of progress and milestones.
• Manage complex procurement activities, including sourcing strategies, evaluations, negotiations and contract development, while providing oversight of RFQs conducted by Procurement Officers.
• Support effective contract and supplier management, guiding stakeholders, building productive supplier relationships and leading performance reviews, improvement initiatives and issue escalation.
• Drive value and continuous improvement, streamlining procurement processes, reducing costs and maintaining supplier service levels, quality and ESPG standards.
• Maintain strong governance and compliance, ensuring procurement activities, correspondence, documentation and administrative processes meet organisational policies and legal requirements.
• Contribute to team collaboration and delivery, sharing best practices, supporting colleagues with workloads and priority projects, and delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Uphold St John WA's values and commitment to safety and inclusion, following workplace health and safety and Child Safe policies, reporting concerns, and supporting a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain management, ideally in a complex environment or
• Formal qualification in procurement or commercial management – e.g. MCIPS, or willingness to obtain. (Desirable)
• Relevant tertiary qualification aligned to ambit of this position (i.e. Strategic Supply Chain Management, or Logistics and Procurement)

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover

Applications close on 11th November 4pm.

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices.

St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.