Procurement Manager

Eden Ritchie is seeking a Procurement Manager who will be accountable for procuring a specific piece of complex, high risk and high value medical equipment, in accordance with broader Department vision, governance requirements and the Queensland Government Procurement Policy.

• 12 month contract with possible extension
• Bowen Hills and Brisbane City location

As the Procurement Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Work collaboratively with project directors, consultants, project officers and key stakeholders to facilitate the coordination of construction and design components.
• Liaise and negotiate with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders about specific requirements for the project and ensure these requirements meet the business needs and organisational objectives.
• Lead the design, development and implementation of the procurement strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders that deliver long-term value and benefits to the organisation.
• Develop and deliver procurement strategies that minimise risk and maximise value, in compliance with procurement legislation, policy and industry regulations.
• Develop and maintain outstanding relationships with key supplier and customer stakeholders to drive better value outcomes and maximise benefits.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and networks, through liaison with a range of stakeholders including other teams, peers, and colleagues across the organisation, and in other organisations.
• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Act as a role model in accordance with Queensland Public Service, Corporate Services Division and P&
  SCO (Procurement &
  Supply Chain Optimisation) Portfolio values.

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Undertakes objective, systematic analysis and draws accurate conclusions based on evidence.
• Evaluates projects to understand critical factors for success and engages in activities whilst dealing positively with uncertainty and coping effectively in an environment characterised by change.
• Constructs and delivers against project plans that have clear and appropriate goals and timeframes, whilst managing competing priorities.
• Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally. Works collaboratively and operates as an effective team member.
• Addresses underperformance promptly, identifies causes and agrees on improvement targets.
• Acts professionally and impartially at all times and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and policy constraints. Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
• Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing work. Shows initiative and proactively steps in and does what is required.
• Confidently presents messages in a clear, concise, and articulate manner. Seeks to understand the audience and tailor's communication style and message accordingly.
• Approaches negotiations with a strong grasp of the key issues and the organisations objectives and desired outcomes, having prepared in advance.
• Demonstrated experience building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in leading high value, high risk and complex negotiations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading complex strategic capital procurement projects, supporting internal customers in the development of complex specifications, and ensuring materials / services are delivered according to contract.

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.

If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Alison Detaille on .

Job Reference:
610871