Procurement & Inventory Technician

Job Description

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research, and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. Procurement & Inventory Technician * Permanent Ongoing* Full Time (80 hours per fortnight)* Classification Administrative Worker HS1* Alfred Health location* Great staff benefits! The Department The Pharmacy services operate across all Alfred Health sites and are well recognised nationally and internationally for high quality, innovative, patient-focused services, education, and training programmes as well as significant research output. The Pharmacy Department also plays a pivotal role in managing the electronic medication management system within our comprehensive electronic medical record (Cerner), with an advanced level of integration linking this to the Pharmacy Dispensing (iPharmacy) and Automated Medication Storage systems (Omnicell). This is complemented by a strong clinical presence and a Centre for Medicine Use and Safety program to achieve a considered, safe, and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Health. The Pharmaceutical Management team within the Pharmacy Services Department at Alfred Health is dedicated to the procurement, distribution, and governance of medication supply across all Alfred Health sites. The Role A Procurement and Inventory Technician will perform the following activities including, but not limited to: Procurement Inventory Management - Stores Inventory Management - Ward Drug Distribution The successful applicant will be part of an enthusiastic and motivated team to ensure the above activities are performed at all sites across the organisation. Rotation through these team activities will lead to a comprehensive understanding of the medication management supply portfolio within a public hospital setting. Experience and Qualifications Required Required Excellent communication skills and team building skills Able to prioritise workload efficiently in a demanding environment Intermediate computer skills Fast learner Able to identify improvements and demonstrate initiative Desirable Previous store and stock control experience Project management skills desirable Experience with i.Pharmacy Computer System Hospital pharmacy experience Experience in procurement, forecasting, planning and warehousing environment Staff Benefits Salary Packaging Discount Health Insurance Staff Parking Child Care Services Onsite Gym For a confidential discussion, please contact Niall Barnwell, Lead - Pharmacy Distributions on or Jarrod Yip, Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Management on Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 7th March 2025. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Alfred Health website - applications forwarded to the contact email address will not be considered. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. 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. Website: About the company The Alfred Hospital, also known as The Alfred or Alfred Hospital, is a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Melbourne, Victoria. #J-18808-Ljbffr