Procurement Specialist

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

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Job summary

SA Health, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead complex procurement and contract management activities across CALHN. You will help clinical and corporate teams secure goods and services, drive value, and manage risk in a dynamic public sector environment.

The role requires six years of procurement experience, MCIPS or progress toward it, and qualifications in project management. A flexible, collaborative team supports healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in medium to high value procurement and contracts.
• Experience in a medium to large organisation with value-improvement initiatives.
• MCIPS membership or progress towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning, sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Manage strategic contracts, panels and supplier performance.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement, probity and compliance.
• Develop business cases and contribute to procurement planning.
• Drive improvements that reduce waste and strengthen performance.
• Build partnerships with clinical, legal, finance and service teams.

Skills

Procurement planning

Sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications

MCIPS or progress

Project management qualifications

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 955530
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Procurement Specialist

• Adelaide SA 5000 | Procurement, Finance and Business Services
• ASO7 $116,089 to $125,490 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Temporary full time, Two positions available
• One 12-month contract and one maternity leave cover contract of approximately 6 to 8 months, with the potential for ongoing contract, subject to satisfactory performance

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through clinical care, research and innovation. Join a team committed to safe, connected and high-quality healthcare for our community.

Every voice matters at CALHN. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients and work across teams to support a seamless patient journey.

About the Role

Use your procurement expertise to support better healthcare. You’ll lead complex procurement and contract management activities across CALHN, helping clinical and corporate teams secure the goods and services they need while achieving sustainable value and managing risk.

• Lead procurement planning, sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Manage strategic contracts, panels and supplier performance.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement, probity and compliance.
• Develop business cases and contribute to procurement planning.
• Drive improvements that reduce waste and strengthen performance.
• Build partnerships with clinical, legal, finance and service teams.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bring expertise in complex procurement and contract management.
• Demonstrate commercial judgement and strategic thinking.
• Negotiate confidently and influence senior stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and lead collaborative projects.
• Understand public sector procurement and compliance requirements.

The role description requires six years of experience managing medium to high value or risk procurement and contracts in a medium to large organisation, including initiatives that reduce waste and improve value. Relevant tertiary qualifications, MCIPS membership or progress towards it, and project management qualifications are desirable.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Build your skills in a procurement team whose work supports healthcare across CALHN.

• Stretch your salary – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax super and novated lease options.
• Grow your career – build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN.
• Work together – multidisciplinary support and shared expertise.
• Find your balance – flexible work options where available.
• Enjoy the extras – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.
• Enhance your wellbeing – confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 2 December 2026
Job reference: 955530

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.