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An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Procurement Officer to our Contracts and Procurement Management (CPM) team. The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for working with stakeholders to coordinate and manage the planning and delivery of end-to-end procurement activities in Sunshine Coast Health including contract administration and procurement governance activities.  

Sunshine Coast Health is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. 
Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Undertake strategic, complex and/or sensitive end to end procurement processes, developing understanding of supply markets through research, market analysis and early supplier engagement to inform forward procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
• Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with Queensland Health governance requirements and the Queensland Procurement Policy and identify and implement continuous improvement strategies that optimise procurement efficiency. 
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships which drive continuous improvement, maximise contract value and enhance business outcomes.

Remuneration value up to $148 323 p.a., comprising salary between $121 360 - $129 998 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO5). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

Check out the latest updates here: 
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/

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Further information

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

Documents

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• SC671851_RD (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information (PDF)