Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer Job Ad

For close to 40 years Multigate has mastered the growing complexity of Australian Healthcare. By combining the professional competence of a multi-national company with our family-owned company’s virtues and values, we have successfully asserted ourselves within the Australian and International healthcare Industries.

We are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to join our team located in our new state of the art facility in Yennora. The role will be responsible for managing procurement activities and implementing strategies aligned with achieving company goals including resolution of inquiries, managing vendor relationships and administering procurement activities.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Identify source of new products as required from both existing and new vendors, coordinate samples and product specifications and initiate new product set-up
• Respond to inquiries and troubleshoot issues relating to procurement portfolio
• Develop and implement cost savings strategies to improve purchasing practices
• Identify alternative source of supply on products to assist in cost reduction and meet supply goals
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships including evaluation of potential new vendors and conducting regular vendor reviews.
• Evaluate current products to optimise range and review price agreements and pricing proposals
• Maintain comprehensive procurement records.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstratable experience in a similar Procurement Officer role
• Qualification in Procurement, Category management or similar discipline preferable.
• Experience with both local and international vendor management
• Experience in the medical industry and familiarity in change management advantageous
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and ERP systems proficiency – experience with MS D365 highly desired
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates analytical and strategic approach to planning and problem solving

Benefits:

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Free onsite gym and parking
• Close to public transport including Yennora station
• Onsite commercial kitchen