492668
Melbourne, VIC
Fixed Term Full Time
Position Description
Procurement Category Specialist
Fixed Term full-time role for 6-months
C ompetitive salary and benefits package
Supportive team environment that values collaboration
Jewish Care Victoria is seeking proactive and skilled Purchasing Officer to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation. In this fixed term 6-month position, you will actively contribute to achieving optimal value through effective purchasing practices, driving continuous improvement, and supporting process enhancements.
What You Will Do
You will work closely with Facilities and the broader Procurement team to ensure all procurement activities and contracts deliver best value for money while maintaining compliance with relevant legislation, including the Aged Care Act and associated regulations.
You will be responsible for:
Manage the purchasing inbox by triaging communications and escalating where required
Manage order flow and ensure on time delivery
Communicating with suppliers regularly with all expediting, invoicing and queries
Support and resolve pricing queries where required
Support and resolve internal stakeholder queries where required
Regularly communication with Facilities of any changes or updates to products and contracts
Follow up with Vendors and Suppliers addressing any product or delivery issues raised by Facilities
Become a SME on the ERP system from a purchasing perspective
About You
2+ years’ experience within a purchasing or supply function (Hospital/Health Care desirable)
Proficient in Procure to Pay systems or similar procurement platforms.
Customer service oriented with excellent organisational skills
Problem solver by nature with friendly attitude
Resilient personality and energetic attitude
Must have strong experience in Microsoft products and exposure to ERP systems
About us
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.
Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:
Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meals and entertainment
Purchased leave – up to 4 weeks additional time off to enhance your work-life balance
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Staff Referral Bonus Program
Reward & Recognition – our STAR program reflects our commitment to celebrating and acknowledging team members who embody our core values in their daily work
If you are ready to lead with heart and impact, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.
Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.
Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.
