Calvary Riverina Hospital

Permanent Full Time- Purchasing Manager 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

About the role

Calvary Riverina Private Hospital is seeking a motivated Purchasing Manager to join us and provide procurement direction and leadership to the Stores and Supply team.

This is a great opportunity for a leader with a passion for analysis and problem solving with the ability to effectively identify and implement continuous improvement activities.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate and control the purchasing of goods, services and equipment for the hospital
• Ensure hospital requirements are met at the best value, with appropriate quality and service standards
• Efficiently receive, store and issue of general and medical supplies and equipment
• Liaise with stakeholders across the hospital

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic and self-motivated individual with the ability to lead and direct a vibrant, dedicated team. You will be a strong communicator, highly organised and process driven with a strong attention to detail.

In addition, you will also bring:

• Detailed working knowledge and understanding of the supply chain and processes
• Previous experience in a hospital environment supply role is highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience with inventory and stock management including three way matching via purchase orders and goods receipting
• Experience using TechnologyOne CiA (highly desirable) or similar materials management system
• Ability to work without supervision and to lead a team of staff
• Proactive with identification and rectification of problems
• Advanced computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge and respect of workplace health & safety issues, particularly manual handling
• Exposure to quality practices along with a willingness to identify and implement changes

For further information please contact Chris Ratahi on Chris.ratahi@calvarycare.org.au

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You may required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella