Procurement Officer (Stores)

Cura Day Hospitals Group; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Noosa Day Hospital, part of Cura Day Hospitals Group, is seeking an experienced Procurement Officer (Stores) to join us on a permanent part-time basis, four days per week. You will develop purchasing processes, manage stock, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate reporting.

Prior hospital procurement exposure and strong Excel skills are highly valued. Join our founding team to help shape efficient procurement practice for a new surgical services

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ inventory control and logistical experience.
• Experience with hospital procurement is desirable.
• Strong Excel, spreadsheet and word processing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for team work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems for purchasing and stock control.
• Oversee purchasing and receiving of goods and related documentation.
• Review current purchasing and store systems and advise on cost improvements.
• Ensure procurement procedures reflect surgical consumables needs and activity levels.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure proper financial reporting documentation.

Skills

Inventory control

Supplier negotiation

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Procurement processes

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Job description

Noosa Day Hospital is a newly opened multidisciplinary facility. This is a unique opportunity to join the founding team and shape the culture, practices and standards of a brand-new service.

The hospital features three state-of-the-art operating theatres and contemporary recovery and patient care areas. We support a broad range of specialties, including Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Breast Surgery, Pain Management and MOHS Surgery.

Located within the Noosa Health Precinct, the hospital will operate alongside specialist consulting suites and allied health services, delivering integrated surgical care from pre-admission through to recovery.

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer (Stores) to join us on a permanent part-time basis, working four days per week.

The role of the Procurement Officer is to:

Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure quality of service in the management of purchasing processes and stock control.

Ensure all processes associated with purchasing and receiving of goods are in place and accurate.

Review current purchasing and store systems, tracking cost increases and making recommendations to assist in future purchasing decisions.

Ensure all procedures relating to procurement are organised, efficient, and reflect the facilities requirements for surgical consumables based on current surgical activity.

Maintain a close working relationship with the finance department to ensure all documentation required for financial reporting is in place.

At least 2 years’ inventory control and logistical experience.

Experience working in a hospital environment desirable.

Knowledge of, and experience in using a broad range of purchasing methodologies, with emphasis on purchasing negotiation and inventory management.

Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads and meet competing deadlines.

High level of computer skills in Excel, spread sheets and word processing. Demonstrated understanding of financial reports.

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate at the highest level with a wide range of suppliers.

Please note all applicants must currently possess the right to work in Australia.

About Us – Cura Day Hospitals Group

Cura Day Hospitals Group is a leading provider of day hospital services across Australia, offering rewarding career opportunities for healthcare professionals and support staff.

We value our people and are committed to supporting their growth and wellbeing through:

Ongoing education and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness and wellbeing initiatives

Salary packaging options, including novated leasing

Access to employee discounts and rewards programs

For enquiries, please contact:

CEO and Director of Nursing

For more information about Noosa Day Hospital, please visit our website:

https://curagroup.com.au/hospital/Noosa-Day-Hospital/