Director Procurement

Job description:

Lead a strategically important procurement function and make a tangible difference across Lifeblood Permanent role: Salary packages starting from $250k+ + Benefits dependant on proven strategic leadership experience and skills Flexible on location nationally – genuine hybrid working model Discover life-giving possibilitiesLifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it's an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood. About the role Lifeblood is seeking an exceptional Director of Procurement to lead and transform its Procurement & Supplier Management function at a time of significant opportunity and strategic importance. Reporting to the CFO, as a member of the Finance & Corporate Leadership Team, you will provide exceptional leadership to a team of 23 across Category Management, Contracts & Transactions and Supplier Relationship Management. You will set the strategic direction and provide clarity to the team, partnering with Executive Directors and senior leaders to deliver its strategic objectives through commercial excellence, cost efficiency, productivity and strong, accountable business processes. A key goal is to ensure the function is positioned as a trusted and influential partner across Lifeblood. This is an opportunity to lead a critical enterprise function that directly supports Lifeblood’s ability to deliver the right consumables and services, at the right time and place, while maximising value, resilience and sustainability. Key responsibilities include: Strategic leadership and stakeholder influence, positioning Procurement as an early, trusted partner to the business and Executive leadership and leading organisational change that delivers lasting value. Commercial and operational excellence, driving value, cost optimisation, contract performance, process improvement and automation opportunities. Supplier performance, resilience and risk, establishing strong supplier partnerships while enhancing performance, continuity, governance and contract risk management. People, culture and capability, building a high-performing team with the skills, accountability and engagement to execute the Procurement strategy. Governance, sustainability and compliance, ensuring procurement practices are ethical, compliant, risk-aware and aligned to Lifeblood's Sustainability Roadmap and organisational priorities. As Director Procurement, you will inspire confidence in the future, create clarity through complexity and build strong connections between people, purpose and performance. Sound interesting? Here's what we're looking for: Significant leadership experience across procurement ideally within a complex, highly accountable or regulated organisation Proven people leadership capability, including coaching, performance management and leading through complexity and ambiguity Demonstrated success partnering directly with Executive Directors and senior leaders to influence strategic and commercial decisions. A commercially astute and strategically minded procurement leader who can operate confidently at enterprise level. An accomplished relationship builder who can earn the confidence of senior executives, direct reports and wider stakeholder teams. Proven track record creating sustainable value, managing risk, strengthening supply resilience and enabling the organisation to perform at its best In-depth experience leading organisational change and embedding new ways of working Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following: Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent Ability to purchase additional annual leave Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support Plus, many more! Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities. Next steps We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for 2026 and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us once your application has been reviewed.Please note advertising times can vary from 1-3 weeks and there are occasions where we need to move quickly therfore the advert may close after 1 week. We encourage applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. Have a question about the role or do you need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process? Email Sami, our AI Careers Assistant, at careers@redcrossblood.org.au Sami can help with common questions, and if your question needs more support, it will be escalated to our Talent Acquisition team. Please note: we can’t accept applications sent directly to this email address. This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t be accepting applications from external recruitment agencies for this role.