State Procurement Manager (Brisbane City)

Drive strategic procurement and supplier partnerships in a values-driven organisation supporting vital community care services.
- Lead procurement strategy, sourcing, tendering and supplier partnerships
- Drive value, governance, compliance and commercial performance
- Support frontline aged care and community services through strategic procurement About The Role You will play a key role in strengthening procurement capability, embedding consistent practices, improving commercial decision-making and ensuring procurement activities are compliant, ethical and financially sustainable. This is a strategic and hands‑on procurement leadership role responsible for driving procurement strategy, governance, sourcing and supplier management across the organisation. Partnering closely with operational leaders, Finance and Property teams, you will deliver value‑for‑money outcomes that support high‑quality care and service delivery across Residential Aged Care and Community Services. Your Day‑to‑day Will Involve
- Leading end‑to‑end procurement and tender processes including sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, contract award and supplier onboarding
- Managing procurement across key spend categories including clinical consumables, food services, facilities, utilities, capital equipment and sector‑specific services
- Developing and maintaining procurement frameworks, templates, policies and governance processes to ensure consistency and compliance
- Building strong supplier relationships and managing contract performance, renewals and commercial outcomes
- Monitoring procurement expenditure, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and supporting financial reporting accuracy
- Partnering with Finance and operational leaders to ensure procurement decisions align with organisational priorities and frontline service delivery needs
- Supporting supply continuity, risk mitigation and emergency procurement activities within a 24/7 operating environment
- Providing procurement insights, reporting and market analysis to support Executive decision‑makingUplifting procurement capability across the organisation through coaching, guidance and practical support to managers and budget holders
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, accountability and value‑conscious decision‑making About You You are an experienced procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and a collaborative approach. You have demonstrated experience managing end‑to‑end procurement, strategic sourcing, tendering and supplier relationships within complex environments. You’re confident balancing operational needs, governance, financial sustainability and risk management, you build strong relationships across teams and provide practical, evidence‑based recommendations. You are highly organised, analytical and experienced in improving procurement processes and embedding best‑practice frameworks. Most importantly, you are values‑driven and committed to supporting services that positively impact people and communities, while demonstrating empathy and support for the organisation’s Christian ethos, mission, vision and values. To Be Successful, You Will Have
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business, Finance or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management or commercial management roles
- Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract management, supplier performance and compliance frameworks
- Experience working within aged care, healthcare, community services, not‑for‑profit or similarly complex service environments will be highly regarded
- Strong financial literacy with experience supporting budgeting, expenditure management and commercial reporting
- Proficiency using procurement, finance, or ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain) The Perks Of Joining The Carinity Team
- Appealing not‑for‑profit (PBI) salary packaging options with 17.5% leave loading
- Option to include a fully maintained vehicle and fuel card as part of your salary package for personal and work use, with salary adjusted accordingly
- We recognise your ongoing effort with a monthly RDO to support work‑life balance
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your work and personal life and are genuinely committed to this
- On‑going professional development and training
- Legitimate chance to make a real difference to the community, every day Carinity actively encourages and invites applications from people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgv4h