We're Hiring!

Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a strong background in healthcare or aged care? We’re looking for a Procurement Officer to join our team at Respect. This full-time role is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly organised, compliance-focused, and passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes through effective procurement.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Officer plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the Procurement team, supporting contract management, supplier onboarding, purchasing, and compliance activities. You’ll be working in a dynamic environment with the opportunity to contribute to ongoing improvements and initiatives across our aged care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain supplier contracts and variations
• Manage contract databases and support major tender processes
• Liaise with and evaluate suppliers, particularly in medical and allied health areas
• Ensure compliance with Modern Slavery legislation and Aged Care standards
• Oversee the Master Supplier Register and vendor documentation
• Respond to internal and external procurement queries
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and maintain the Approved Supplier Lists
• Assist with procurement reporting, SOP development, and continuous improvement
• Support onboarding of new aged care sites and rollout of preferred supplier systems
• Provide leave coverage for other procurement team members as needed
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Source new suppliers and products in consultation with internal stakeholders
• Monitor budgets and communicate pricing or product issues
• Provide support to staff regarding orders, warranties, and purchasing queries

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in healthcare or aged care
• Proven ability to manage medical/allied health vendors, equipment procurement, and contract administration
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements under Aged Care and Modern Slavery legislation
• Strong supplier relationship and time management skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Full working rights in Australia
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to support business improvement initiatives

Why Join Respect?

-Be part of a not-for-profit organisation with purpose
-Support a growing aged care provider in delivering quality services
-Access to training, development and professional growth
-Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options
-Enjoy job stability and a strong workplace culture in a meaningful sector

Our Values

At Respect, our values guide everything we do:

• Respect – Treat all people with fairness and dignity
• Care – Look after and protect the elderly, and each other
• Teamwork – Encourage, cooperate, and build trust
• Courage – Do the right thing, even when it’s difficult
• Integrity – Be open, honest, and trustworthy
• Innovation – Think differently to solve problems
• Excellence – Drive quality to continuously improve