Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Permanent full-time opportunity
Flexible - Hybrid working arrangements
About the role
Join Our Team as a Purchasing Officer!
The Purchasing Officer role is an exciting opportunity within the National Procurement Team, where you'll support the Little Company of Mary (LCM) and its network of entities, including Calvary Health Care Hospitals, Retirement and Aged Care Communities, and Community Care across Australia.
In this dynamic position, you'll report to the Procurement Lead for Aged Care and Home Care, taking charge of routine purchasing, managing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with Calvary’s supplier contracts. If you're passionate about procurement and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, we want to hear from you!
Your main duties will include:
Support the Procurement Lead and team in achieving strategic and operational procurement goals
Manage purchase orders and ensure efficient purchasing activities across LCOM entities
Maintain compliance with Calvary and relevant Government Health policies and procedures
Assist in maintaining up-to-date information in contract management and purchasing systems
Foster positive supplier relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders on projects
Contribute to process improvements and assist in the preparation of tender documents
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies and report any issues
About you
Essential
Effective analytical and process improvement skills
Effective writing skills as well as strong organisation and time management skills
Stakeholder management experience in a flexible, multi-skilled team environment
Advanced interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
High level computer literacy including MS products and contract management, purchasing and finance systems
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
Certificate IV, or undertaking in, Administration/Purchasing or equivalent or other relevant depth of experience in procurement.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
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