Supply Chain Manager
Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital
Southern Cross Invercargill Hospital is the southernmost private surgical hospital in the Southern Cross network, it is widely known and used by people throughout the Southland and Queenstown-Wakatipu basin areas.
The hospital features advanced theatre systems, including robotic orthopaedic surgery. Our highly skilled and caring team provide excellent care to 4200 patients per year. Our elective surgical services include Breast; Endoscopy and Gastroenterology; General; Gynaecology; Ophthalmology; Oral and Maxillofacial; Orthopaedic; Ear Nose and Throat; and Urology surgery.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
This role is a member of our Hospital Senior Leadership Team and will be accountable for the end-to-end supply chain activity. This includes strategic stock management, procurement, the inbound process for product ordered, and the storage, movement and management of inventory held onsite.
Heading an energetic team of Supply Chain Coordinators, leadership is a core component of the role along with the ability to build relationships and influence behaviours across the wider hospital team for whom you will be delivering systems and services. This is a fixed term role until August 2026.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to be great with numbers, systems and people! You will also need a minimum of 5+ years' proven experience in supply chain / inventory management.
We are looking for someone with commercial acumen who thrives on change and continual improvement. Within the Supply Chain Team, we have a terrific bunch of committed people who work hard to deliver a quality service. With that in mind, the need for a positive, enthusiastic, and visible leader will help this dynamic team grow from strength to strength. You will have experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, as well as experience in completing analysis of data, drawing conclusions and communicating changes when required.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Christmas and New Year breaks
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.
Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.
We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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