Procurement Business Partner

About the role

St John WA, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider serving Western Australia since 1922, is looking for a Procurement Business Partner for its Enterprise Performance department. The role oversees the commercial lifecycle of critical and complex procurements, including strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, commercial negotiations and guidance on contract management, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary procurement contact for assigned business areas, giving trusted commercial advice aligned with operational and strategic priorities.
• Lead procurement planning and pipeline management, aligning sourcing strategies with budgets and risk appetite and keeping stakeholders informed of progress and milestones.
• Manage complex procurement activities such as sourcing strategies, evaluations, negotiations and contract development, and oversee RFQs conducted by Procurement Officers.
• Support contract and supplier management, guide stakeholders, build supplier relationships and lead performance reviews, improvement initiatives and issue escalation.
• Streamline procurement processes, reduce costs and maintain supplier service levels, quality and ESPG standards.
• Maintain governance and compliance so that procurement activities, correspondence, documentation and administrative processes meet organisational policies and legal requirements.
• Share best practice, support colleagues and uphold workplace health and safety and Child Safe policies.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, category management or supply chain management, ideally in a complex environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification such as Strategic Supply Chain Management or Logistics and Procurement.
• Formal qualification in procurement or commercial management (e.g. MCIPS) is desirable; willingness to obtain one is also noted.

What we offer

• $550 health and wellness reimbursement.
• 17.5% leave loading.
• Corporate uniform, salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Consumer discounts, discounts on first aid equipment, complimentary first aid training and ambulance cover.

Applications close on 11 November at 4pm. Applicants must submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter through the online application form; late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.