About the role
Mater’s Procurement and Supply Chain Operations team has an exciting opportunity for an ICT Procurement Specialist to join us to support the contract negotiations to rollout applications for our Springfield stage two project.
This is a contract opportunity until February 2026 and will see you based at our Newstead location working closely with our IT project team.
Salary range: $99,810 - $108,603 p/a plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities. Typical duties of the role include:
Understand and support ICT category strategy to achieve objectives
Develop and implement QITC based procurement plans based on customer needs and priorities
Manage low to medium complexity ICT procurement projects for continuous improvement
Create request for proposal documentation and maintain supplier knowledge database
Monitor benefits and support negotiations for best value
Implement contracts with performance incentives and manage supplier performance
Identify and resolve performance issues with suppliers
Support contingency planning and occasional travel may be required
Perform additional duties as assigned
About you
Although not essential, a relevant procurement qualification or certification or related discipline is highly desirable
Demonstrated procurement experience within a large, complex and diverse organisation
Demonstrated QITC tender development and evaluation experience
Knowledge and practical experience in working with commercial and contract negotiations and contract and supplier management under the QITC Framework
Supplier engagement experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contemporary ICT procurement and category management practices and issues, relevant regulations and the ability to deliver best-value quality customer services
Knowledge and experience of e-procurement and contract management systems is essential
Proven IT skills, including the Microsoft office suite
Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers and stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret information
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively to influence positive connection with all suppliers, customers and stakeholders
A values-led professional who aligns to Mater values and represents the organisation in a positive manner
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
Access to on-site, discounted parking
Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate
office in Newstead
For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – Procurement Specialist RD - Springfield.pdf
Applications close 12th January 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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