Procurement & Contracts Manager

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At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful : to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care and retirement living providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you'll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement with a focus on delivering outcomes for our residents and staff.

About the Role

As the Procurement & Contracts Manager you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team. You will lead and collaborate with our experienced Procurement Team to align the organisation’s strategic purchasing and procurement plan with broader business performance objectives. The procurement function operates a successful established centre-led strategy. Your expertise will drive efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance while supporting operational success.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Lead and refine the centre-led procurement strategy, ensuring consistency across all aged care sites and services.
• Drive cost efficiencies and procurement process improvements.
• Enhance Eldercare’s purchasing strategy by identifying opportunities for continuous optimisation.
• Source reliable suppliers, foster key partnerships, and oversee tenders, proposals, and contract negotiations to maximise value.
• Establish and manage preferred supplier panels and centralised contracts for key categories.
• Conduct technical and business analysis to provide meaningful information to key stakeholders on purchasing trends.
• Standardise purchasing practices across sites, uphold contractual terms, and implement regular evaluation of suppliers and procurement agreements.
• Manage contractor compliance and implement associated processes to reduce risk to the organisation
• Coordinate and undertake Modern Slavery and Greenhouse gas emissions activities including annual reporting and legislative compliance
• Collaborate with external organisations to explore innovative procurement models beyond the aged care sector.
• Support internal stakeholders and users with procurement tools, systems support, templates, and training.
• Lead, coach and mentor a small team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ethical practice.

What You Will Bring

This role is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement leader to advance their career within a dynamic and supportive aged care organisation.

Why Choose Eldercare?

Ready to Join Us?

Read the Job and Person Specificatio n for more information about the role.

If you have a commitment to quality care and being part of an inspiring team, please register your interest with us.

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To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearance and comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of genderbased violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Supply Chain and Purchasing

Industries

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities and Hospitals and Health Care

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