Purchasing Officer (Melbourne)

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 robust 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. Experience in the health care industry Why work for Calvary? At Calvary, our staff matter. 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 perks**: NFP salary packaging perks, discounted health insurance and gym memberships Paid parental leave Training, development pathways and career opportunities Flexible hours that make sense for you **Please note the following**: You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzuvb