Procurement Manager

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Full time

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• Generous Salary Packaging- Increase your take home pay!
• Malvern Head Office

• Full-Time Position
• Generous Salary Packaging- Increase your take home pay!
• Malvern Head Office

In this newly created role as the Procurement Manager of a values-driven not-for-profit organisation, you will work closely with the General Manager – Facility Support Services, driving the ongoing development and strategic direction of mecwacare’s procurement functions. This encompasses contracts, procurement, the Distribution Centre, insurance, and fleet management. In this key leadership role, you will provide comprehensive end-to-end strategic and operational advice to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. We are seeking a proactive leader to manage and enhance commercial relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers, delivering sustainable and impactful outcomes.

About the Opportunity:

• Provide high-level strategic and policy advice to support procurement and fleet management at mecwacare.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and procurement obligations, including Modern Slavery requirements.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers, and Service Agreements to establish cost-effective, efficient, and timely purchasing arrangements.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve optimal procurement and contract management outcomes.
• Ensure transparency, probity, and compliance in all contractor and supplier relationships.
• Manage tenders for goods and services and benchmark pricing and performance of providers.
• Ensure the mecwacare fleet is compliant, fit for purpose, and maintained within budget and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct annual insurance reviews to ensure adequate coverage for organisational risk.
• Provide strategic reports, data analysis, and risk assessments to the General Manager for informed decision-making.
• Manage procurement budgets and develop teams to support project planning, problem-solving, and completion.

• Provide high-level strategic and policy advice to support procurement and fleet management at mecwacare.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and procurement obligations, including Modern Slavery requirements.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers, and Service Agreements to establish cost-effective, efficient, and timely purchasing arrangements.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve optimal procurement and contract management outcomes.
• Ensure transparency, probity, and compliance in all contractor and supplier relationships.
• Manage tenders for goods and services and benchmark pricing and performance of providers.
• Ensure the mecwacare fleet is compliant, fit for purpose, and maintained within budget and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct annual insurance reviews to ensure adequate coverage for organisational risk.
• Provide strategic reports, data analysis, and risk assessments to the General Manager for informed decision-making.
• Manage procurement budgets and develop teams to support project planning, problem-solving, and completion.

About you:

• Proven experience and training in Contract Management and Procurement Management.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, fostering collaboration and driving results.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and achieving high-quality outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Advanced skills in financial acumen, IT systems literacy, problem-solving, and risk management.
• You will be an active communicator with interpersonal skills enabling effective stakeholder engagement.
• Comprehensive understanding of legislation, compliance requirements, and best practices in governance.
• Commitment to fostering continuous improvement across processes and systems.
• Possession of or working towards a tertiary qualification in management, Project Management, or Business, with a focus on Project Management expertise is desirable

Whatwe offer:

• Work Life Balance
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.
• Not for profit Salary Packaging benefit up to $15,900 and Meals Card up to $2,700.
• Employee Assistance Program alongside awards and recognition.

About us: mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.

To apply : Please clickAPPLY and submit your application. All successful applicants require a successful Police Check.

Procurement Manager

• Full-Time Position
• Generous Salary Packaging- Increase your take home pay!
• Malvern Head Office

In this newly created role as the Procurement Manager of a values-driven not-for-profit organisation, you will work closely with the General Manager – Facility Support Services, driving the ongoing development and strategic direction of mecwacare’s procurement functions. This encompasses contracts, procurement, the Distribution Centre, insurance, and fleet management. In this key leadership role, you will provide comprehensive end-to-end strategic and operational advice to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. We are seeking a proactive leader to manage and enhance commercial relationships with both internal stakeholders and suppliers, delivering sustainable and impactful outcomes. About the Opportunity:

• Provide high-level strategic and policy advice to support procurement and fleet management at mecwacare.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory, and procurement obligations, including Modern Slavery requirements.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers, and Service Agreements to establish cost-effective, efficient, and timely purchasing arrangements.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to achieve optimal procurement and contract management outcomes.
• Ensure transparency, probity, and compliance in all contractor and supplier relationships.
• Manage tenders for goods and services and benchmark pricing and performance of providers.
• Ensure the mecwacare fleet is compliant, fit for purpose, and maintained within budget and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct annual insurance reviews to ensure adequate coverage for organisational risk.
• Provide strategic reports, data analysis, and risk assessments to the General Manager for informed decision-making.
• Manage procurement budgets and develop teams to support project planning, problem-solving, and completion.

About you:

• Proven experience and training in Contract Management and Procurement Management.
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, fostering collaboration and driving results.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and achieving high-quality outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Advanced skills in financial acumen, IT systems literacy, problem-solving, and risk management.
• You will be an active communicator with interpersonal skills enabling effective stakeholder engagement.
• Comprehensive understanding of legislation, compliance requirements, and best practices in governance.
• Commitment to fostering continuous improvement across processes and systems.
• Possession of or working towards a tertiary qualification in management, Project Management, or Business, with a focus on Project Management expertise is desirable

Whatwe offer:

• Work Life Balance
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.
• Not for profit Salary Packaging benefit up to $15,900 and Meals Card up to $2,700.
• Employee Assistance Program alongside awards and recognition.

About us: mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
To apply : Please clickAPPLY and submit your application. All successful applicants require a successful Police Check.

Your application will include the following questions:

What is your annual Base salary expectation? where do you live ? Are you happy to travel across multi-site with Malvern being the head office?

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background.

mecwacare cares for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 350 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 98 languages.

Our organisation believes in responding to the changing needs of the community and actively encourages and supports continuous improvement, innovation and safe service delivery.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background.

mecwacare cares for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 350 volunteers. Our staff are culturally and linguistically diverse, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 98 languages.

Our organisation believes in responding to the changing needs of the community and actively encourages and supports continuous improvement, innovation and safe service delivery.

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