Procurement Officer
Job no: 496857
Work type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Perth CBD, Inner & Western Suburbs
Categories: Professional Role
Why Choose Amana Living?
Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.
Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.
Our Benefits
- Competitive rates
- Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
- School holidays childcare assistance
- Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
- Health and wellbeing programs and more!
- Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!
The Role
The purpose and objective of this position is to complete the timely and accurate receipting of supplier invoices to facilitate payment and recording of expenses for aged care residents and clients. The Procurement Officer will also contribute to effective liaison with suppliers and Amana Living staff to ensure purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with Amana Living policies and procedures to achieve the desired outcomes for internal and external clients. This role is offered on a contracted part-time basis working 45.6 hours per fortnight, for one year ending November 2025.
Key responsibilities
Invoicing and accounts
- Receiving, reconciling, and receipting supplier invoices in the ARM procurement system.
- Recording expenses to Package funds for Home Care clients where applicable.
- Processing Home Care client reimbursements.
- Investigate supplier invoicing issues and related client accounts charges.
Systems
- Highlight and investigate mismatched client records in the database and the ARM procurement system.
- Provide training to operational teams for the ARM Procurement system as required.
Administrative Tasks
- Processing queries received through mailbox.
- Saving invoices in designated folders
- File inbox items as per categorised sub-folders.
Other duties
- Providing support/cover for the Home care ordering team or any other tasks as directed by the Procurement team lead.
About You
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in processing accounts and maintaining accurate administrative records in database systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high-volume data entry skills and possess analytical abilities for data review, reconciliation, and anomaly resolution. A proactive approach to identifying process improvement opportunities is essential, along with the ability to contribute to system changes supporting business development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) is required.
Competencies & Behaviours
- Professional presentation and proactive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
Essential Criteria
- Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
- Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity)
- Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks
How to apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.
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