Senior Procurement Officer

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Alfred Health is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to join the Pharmaceutical Management Team, handling purchasing and receiving pharmaceutical products and general supplies across the Alfred Care Group and supporting the Pharmacy Procurement Manager to secure timely access to medicines under formulary and contract guidelines. The ideal candidate will have healthcare purchasing experience or be a pharmacy technician with relevant purchasing exposure, plus strong communication, an autonomous yet collaborative work style, meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated leadership with a patient centred mindset. You will supervise procurement and inventory technicians and use near real time data to troubleshoot issues and support stock planning with the Drug Availability Working Group. Apply online via the Alfred Health website by 11pm AEDT Friday 3 July 2026, tailoring your CV and cover letter to highlight health sector purchasing, data analysis and leadership; the role is permanent full time onsite in Bayside Health with five weeks annual leave and salary packaging.

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Full Time Position (80hrs per f/n) + monthly ADO 
• HS3 Hospital Administration 
• Located within Alfred Care Group, part of Bayside Health 
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Procurement Officer to join the Pharmaceutical Management Team. This role is suited to someone with experience in healthcare purchasing in a public or private setting or a pharmacy technician with relevant purchasing experience looking to take the next step in their career. 

In this role, you will: 

• Be responsible for purchasing and receiving pharmaceutical products and general supplies across Alfred Care Group 
• Support the Pharmacy Procurement Manager and broader Pharmaceutical Management team to ensure timely access to medications and goods, in accordance with formulary and contract guidelines 
• Communicate regularly with key stakeholders using near-real time purchasing data to troubleshoot purchasing related issues 
• Gain insight and understanding into strategic planning and practical considerations surrounding stock shortages in collaboration with the Drug Availability Working Group 
• Supervise procurement and inventory technicians together with the broader leadership group 

To succeed in this role, you will: 

• Have prior purchasing and/or stores experience in a health setting or be an experienced pharmacy technician with relevant experience purchasing pharmaceuticals 
• Have strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive solutions 
• Be adaptable and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team 
• Have excellent attention to detail and time management skills 
• Be able to problem solve and demonstrate the ability to take initiative and show leadership 
• Adopt a patient-centred approach to care 

About the Department & Team Alfred Pharmacy is well recognised for high quality and innovative patient- focused services, education and training programmes as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within the Alfred Care Group, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development.   

The Pharmaceutical Management team is responsible for the procurement, distribution and governance of medicine supply across the Alfred Care Group. This is managed through a unique, proactive and co-ordinated approach; utilising close working relationships with external suppliers (Symbion, Baxter) to deliver medications to both Pharmacy and Pharmacy related medication imprest areas across the organisation. 

Adoption and expansion of technology is a key component, embracing the use of new digital functionality and the evaluation of data within medication related systems to allow for targeted, efficient responses to medication supply processes. The team works closely with our Digital Health, Medication Safety and Formulary programs to ensure continued availability of the most up to date treatments in a cost-effective manner. This is a continually evolving portfolio that looks to innovative approaches in improving and refining how its service can be provided, while assisting to deliver on department and organisation wide strategic goals. 

Qualifications/Experience Required 

• Experience in managing pharmaceutical products with a sound knowledge of purchasing, supply techniques and inventory control is desirable 
• Tertiary qualification is desirable. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills essential 
• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations is an advantage. 

Benefits 

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For any questions or for a confidential discussion please contact Matt Taylor, Lead – Pharmaceutical Management at [email protected]  

Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. 

Don’t delay! This role is being actively recruited and will close upon appointment 

Application closes: 11pm AEDT, Friday 3 July 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.