At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement operations across 1000+ vendors in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Company: Dynamic healthcare organisation focused on strong service and inventory outcomes.
- Benefits: High-impact role with ownership of outcomes and exposure to complex environments.
- Other info: Opportunity to improve supplier performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a team that values strategic thinking and problem-solving in supply challenges.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in procurement, leadership skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a fast-paced healthcare organisation, managing a complex supplier network and delivering strong service and inventory outcomes across multiple customer segments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume, operational environment while still bringing a strategic mindset to supplier and category management.
About the Role
- You will manage day-to-day procurement operations across 1000+ vendors and multiple product categories, ensuring consistent product availability and efficient inventory management.
- Working closely with operations, commercial and finance teams, you’ll play a key role in balancing KPIs across a diverse healthcare customer base.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise a large supplier base (1000+ vendors), ensuring reliable supply and strong commercial outcomes.
- Lead procurement activities across 6+ product categories.
- Monitor and drive core KPIs.
- Improve supplier performance (OTIF, lead times, cost, quality).
- Partner with commercial, finance and operations to ensure supply continuity.
- Manage purchase planning, order execution, and supplier communications.
- Identify and implement cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.
- Support contract negotiations and supplier reviews.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and internal policies.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain leadership within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or regulated industries.
- Strong leadership experience managing teams of 20+ employees.
- Demonstrated success in improving fill rate and inventory performance (stock turns).
- Experience across multiple product categories and complex distribution environments.
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement tools.
Why Join Us
- High-impact role with real ownership of outcomes.
- Exposure to a complex, multi-channel healthcare environment.
Apply If you’re a driven procurement professional who enjoys solving supply challenges and working at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
Procurement Manager employer: ParagonCare
ParagonCare is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets compassion in the healthcare sector. With a highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives, employees enjoy flexible working arrangements and ample opportunities for career growth, all while making a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Join a team that values diversity and fosters collaboration, ensuring every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.
