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Healthcare
Contract Procurement Manager
Healthcare
#46484
Remote / WFH
Western Health
Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7324
Location: Sunshine and other sites as required
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
Salary: Admin Grade 5 (HS5) + Super + Salary Packaging
About the role
The Health Support Services Contracts Manager, is responsible for the end-to-end procurement processes, including:
Coordination, negotiation and administration of high risk and high value contract agreements
Coordinating and collaborating with colleagues to develop a technical specification (detailed, clear and timely)
Provision of commercial and procurement expertise
Developing working relationships with internal departments (WH Legal, WH Contracts and Central Procurement)
Leading a team though a transformational strategy to enable a Contract Management framework for WH working with senior Management
Regular quality and compliance reporting
Developing a transformational plan to move towards Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework following the negotiation process for critical contracts
This position currently leads a team negotiating all commercial relationships within the Hard FM, Soft FM Departments, Logistics and Clinical Equipment but will develop into a structured Contract Management framework following a transformational plan being approved.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of all Health Support Service Maintenance Agreements and ensure the effective transition from scoping, tender to contract execution. Ensure all obligations are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations while leveraging contractual rights as appropriate
All outdated/overdue Health Support Service Maintenance Agreements will be reviewed, procured and executed in a timely manner
Efficient life cycle management of Health Support Maintenance Agreements
Manage and facilitate the review of existing Service Maintenance Agreements and their deliverables to performance KPIs and compliance
About you:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end contract lifecycle activities across procurement and service delivery, with a strong focus on risk management and value optimisation
Proven track record managing high-value, complex commercial contracts and supplier relationships
Strong strategic capability, with experience developing and implementing procurement and category strategies aligned to organisational objectives
Advanced commercial acumen, including financial analysis, contract principles, and market dynamics
Demonstrated experience in leading complex negotiations and influencing outcomes at a senior level
Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, and contractual risks
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and inform decision-making
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 7324
Location: Sunshine and other sites as required
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time
Salary: Admin Grade 5 (HS5) + Super + Salary Packaging
About the role
The Health Support Services Contracts Manager, is responsible for the end-to-end procurement processes, including:
Coordination, negotiation and administration of high risk and high value contract agreements
Coordinating and collaborating with colleagues to develop a technical specification (detailed, clear and timely)
Provision of commercial and procurement expertise
Developing working relationships with internal departments (WH Legal, WH Contracts and Central Procurement)
Leading a team though a transformational strategy to enable a Contract Management framework for WH working with senior Management
Regular quality and compliance reporting
Developing a transformational plan to move towards Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework following the negotiation process for critical contracts
This position currently leads a team negotiating all commercial relationships within the Hard FM, Soft FM Departments, Logistics and Clinical Equipment but will develop into a structured Contract Management framework following a transformational plan being approved.
Key responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of all Health Support Service Maintenance Agreements and ensure the effective transition from scoping, tender to contract execution. Ensure all obligations are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations while leveraging contractual rights as appropriate
All outdated/overdue Health Support Service Maintenance Agreements will be reviewed, procured and executed in a timely manner
Efficient life cycle management of Health Support Maintenance Agreements
Manage and facilitate the review of existing Service Maintenance Agreements and their deliverables to performance KPIs and compliance
About you:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end contract lifecycle activities across procurement and service delivery, with a strong focus on risk management and value optimisation
Proven track record managing high-value, complex commercial contracts and supplier relationships
Strong strategic capability, with experience developing and implementing procurement and category strategies aligned to organisational objectives
Advanced commercial acumen, including financial analysis, contract principles, and market dynamics
Demonstrated experience in leading complex negotiations and influencing outcomes at a senior level
Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, operational, and contractual risks
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and inform decision-making
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
