Procurement Specialist

UnitingCare Hospital; Queensland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Diversity leave

Career development

Team culture

Job summary

UnitingCare is a large not-for-profit in Queensland seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing initiatives across non-clinical spend. You will partner with clinical, operational and executive stakeholders to deliver value, continuity and commercial excellence.

This role requires strong negotiation, analytics and governance experience, with a proven track record in RFQ/RFP processes, supplier management and contract execution within healthcare or not-for-profit

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contract management and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

RFQ/RFP/tenders

Negotiation

Data analysis

Governance/compliance

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of strategic procurement initiatives across UnitingCare. Working within our Procurement & Supply team, you'll play a key role in sourcing goods and services efficiently, cost‑effectively and compliantly while supporting the development and execution of procurement strategies across a range of non‑clinical spend categories. This is an exciting opportunity to influence procurement outcomes in one of Queensland's largest not‑for‑profit organisations while partnering with clinical, operational and executive stakeholders to deliver sustainable value, supply continuity and commercial excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation and value improvement.
• Conduct market research, supplier analysis and procurement planning activities.
• Support RFQs, RFPs, tenders and strategic sourcing projects.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and provide sourcing recommendations.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships while supporting negotiations, rebates and service agreements.
• Develop, review and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Partner with clinical and non‑clinical stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver procurement solutions.
• Analyse spend data, monitor procurement benefits and identify opportunities to generate measurable commercial value.
• Support procurement operations including supplier onboarding, purchase orders, reporting and supply continuity initiatives.

What makes a difference for us?

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Experience leading and supporting RFQ, RFP and tender processes.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency using procurement systems, ERP platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly regarded: Qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience within healthcare, hospital or not-for-profit procurement environments.
• Experience with clinical sourcing, value analysis and product standardisation activities.

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children; implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur; abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

UnitingCare family

When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

Join us

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.