Procurement Specialist – Drive Healthcare Savings & Growth

Footscray Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Health is seeking a procurement professional in Melbourne to drive end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders, quotations, and documentation. You will support contract management and supplier performance, providing advice to internal stakeholders and analysing data for savings and improved outcomes.

The role requires collaborative engagement, strong commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a large health organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and/or contract management.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or Project Management (desirable).
• Experience in the health sector (desirable).
• Knowledge of public sector procurement practices (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders and quotations.
• Prepare procurement documentation, specifications and evaluation materials.
• Support contract management and supplier performance activities.
• Provide procurement advice and support to internal stakeholders.
• Analyse data and identify opportunities for savings and improved outcomes.
• Ensure procurement activities meet policy, probity and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and procurement best practice.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Procurement/Supply Chain qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Western Health is seeking a procurement professional in Melbourne to drive end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders, quotations, and documentation. You will support contract management and supplier performance, providing advice to internal stakeholders and analysing data for savings and improved outcomes.

The role requires collaborative engagement, strong commercial acumen, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a large health organisation.