Lead strategic procurement and supply chain practices across Metro North Health, driving performance, cost-efficiency, and supplier value.

Job details

About the role

The Executive Director, Procurement and Supply is responsible for leading Metro North Health's strategic and operational objectives through the delivery of efficient and optimal strategic Procurement and Supply Chain practices.
The role is responsible for providing business wide leadership to enable a high performing and centralised procurement capability, including the development and implementation of strategic and operational sourcing, procurement, contracting and supply management strategies and processes.

The role is also responsible for the following: 

• Direct and establish a cost optimised, flexible, responsive and customer focussed procurement function.
• Maximise contribution from suppliers, indicated by on-time deliveries, cost reduction, quality improvement and innovation.
• Lead a strategic procurement transformation to optimise the performance of all spend categories across Metro Norths $900M non-labour expenditure.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Lead strategic stakeholder engagement across MNHHS and the Department of Health (where appropriate) to develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy that optimises MNHHS's position as Queensland's largest HHS, maximising value for money and driving innovation.
• Establish and lead a largely self-sustaining and highly regarded procurement function by recruiting, developing and coaching talented procurement professionals in an environment and organisation that stretches and develops each member of the team to their full potential.
• Strategically influence the design and implementation of best-in-class procurement processes, systems, and tools, including e-procurement and data management solutions, to ensure optimal management of all non-labour expenditures and seamless operational execution.
• Forge and maintain strategic partnerships with critical suppliers, positioning MNHHS as a preferred customer to secure commercial advantages and enhance supplier performance through collaborative engagement.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement and supply chain capabilities, driving cost efficiencies, risk mitigation, and the realisation of sustainable value year on year.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MN635988 - Role Description - Executive Director Procurement and Supply (PDF, 366KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Support (PDF, 860KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
  Application Kit