Duration:                    (temporary) up to 30th June 2017 commencing ASAP 

Organisation:            UnitingCare Queensland, Group Procurement and Services

Location:                    192 Ann St, Brisbane

UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) provides health and community services to thousands of people every day of the year through its service groups – UnitingCare Community, UnitingCare Health, Blue Care and more recently ARRCS (Australian Regional and Remote Community Services).  As the health and community service provider of the Uniting Church we have supported QLD communities for over 100 years. Our 15 000 staff and 9 000 volunteers care for and support people from all walks of life, including older people, people with a disability, children, families and Indigenous people.

About the opportunity

Group Procurement and Services are currently recruiting for a Procurement Officer who will report to the Category Manager, Hospitality and Property Services. This is an opportunity to join a fast changing and transforming organisation.

The role will support the development, implementation and on-going management of category strategies to deliver sustained value to the service groups and the business overall.  In addition, the role will support the Procurement Systems and Policy Manager with implementation support and catalogue development for purchasing systems.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Research and gather information that supports the development of category plans for service groups, to deliver value and benefits to the business. 
• Consult with key stakeholders within the service groups to understand product and service requirements.
• Assist in the development of presentations, reports and papers that support the category stream specifically, and the development of the strategic procurement agenda, generally across the business.
• Apply knowledge and understanding of procurement to raise areas of risk, to the Category Manager, that may impact the delivery of category management plans.
• Undertake tasks that relate to the contract management process, including but not limited to: gathering information for tender specifications, preparing requests for offer, preparing tender evaluation kits, organising tender selection processes and ensuring completed tender documentation.
• Analyse data, undertake research, and prepare draft reports that provide input into strategy development in relation to current and emerging markets and suppliers, and industry trends and opportunities. 
• Participate in a team of procurement professionals, particularly building personal knowledge and capabilities in procurement, and behaving in accordance with organisational values and policies.
• Monitors contract/supplier performance on agreed Key Performance Indicators. 
• Undertakes tasks as directed to support the implementation of a contract lifecycle management system.
• Engages with category teams and business partners to identify and implement purchasing catalogues into purchasing systems. 

The successful applicant will bring

• All aspects of procurement and contract management
• Written and verbal communication
• Use of analytical tools, including database management and reporting, spreadsheets and flowcharts
• Procurement systems and policies
• Time management, negotiation and delegation
• Influencing and conflict management
• Customer focus and stakeholder engagement

Remuneration 

Base salary + super+ salary packaging + employee benefits

The UCQ salary packaging program offers employees the opportunity to significantly increase their take home pay. For more information please refer to http://www.accesspay.com.au/ebook/ebook.html  or visit the AccessPay website (http://www.accesspay.com.au/Content.aspx?page=salarypackaging).

Culture and Benefits

Our shared values drive the way we work- Compassion, Respect, Justice, Working Together and Leading through Learning. Aligned to our values, our commitment to you is:

• Training for your role now and development opportunities for your career

• Diverse work arrangements and opportunities

• Corporate private health discounts

• Competitive personal and income insurance

More information 

More detail about the role can be viewed in the attached Position Description or if you have any questions please contact Shane Milner, on 07 3253 4028 or via email shane.milner@ucareqld.com.au.   All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence. 

To apply

If this position fits your skills and experience and you are keen to apply, please submit a cover letter and current CV to shane.milner@ucareqld.com.au by COB Friday 3 June 2016.

UnitingCare Queensland is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for our clients.   We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the requirements of the position.