Randstad's procurement, contracts & supply chain team are currently partnering with Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA), a leading not-for-profit private healthcare network in South Australia, seeking an experienced Procurement Manager. This diverse role will touch on procurement, contract management and supply chain management.
This role offers the chance to lead a critical operational transformation, navigate major contract transitions, and establish a modernised, independent procurement function backed by a new system.
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This role would suit someone with a background in the public or private sector, and comes with a reasonable salary and NFP salary sacrifice benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a substantial spend encompassing medical prosthesis, consumables and equipment.
- Leading supply contract negotiation, actively managing vendor relationships and immediate renewals.
- Acting as a key SME in the setup, user testing, and rollout of the new Workday ERP (Workday experience not required).
- Overseeing the end-to-end logistics, directing operations at the main Keswick warehouse and ensuring all hospitals’ supply requirements are met.
- Partnering closely with internal stakeholders and acting as the customer-focused face of procurement.
- Writing, amending, and continuously improving procurement policies tailored to a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Managing and leading an existing operational team spanning warehousing, administration, and customer service.
About You
We’re looking for candidates who have:
- Proven experience in a complex procurement, supply chain, and commercial management role, involving high-volume physical goods/consumables.
- Demonstrated capability in contract transition and supplier relationship management, particularly in volatile, off-boarding, or fast-transitioning environments.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the capability and confidence to negotiate with vendors and consult closely with clinical/medical professionals.
- Experience managing and leading small teams.
- Previous hands-on exposure to ERP implementations, with Workday ERP experience being highly regarded.
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel flexibly between the Keswick headquarters and the hospital sites.
Rachel Homer 08 8150 7034 is managing the recruitment for this role, however please feel free to reach out to your Randstad consultants, Riddhi Parikh or Sheridan Cowie.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
