Purchasing & Consumables Lead

• Lead and develop a team of Procurement Buyers who own the end-to-end purchasing, catalogue and P2P processes
• High‑impact leadership role in a complex, regulated, purpose‑driven environment
• Salary $90-115k + super + salary packaging. Melbourne location preferred with hybrid working

Discover life-giving possibilities 
Lifeblood 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
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing & Catalogue Lead to join our Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations team. This role is responsible for leading a team of Procurement Buyers and ensuring the efficient, compliant and timely delivery of purchasing and catalogue services across Lifeblood. You will act as a key link between the business and suppliers, supporting requisitioners to follow the best process to access the right goods, at the right time, at the right price.

Strong people leadership is central to this role. You will coach, develop and inspire your team, driving continuous improvement and change initiatives across purchasing and catalogue operations.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead end‑to‑end purchasing and catalogue operations, including requisition to purchase order and invoicing processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of catalogue and item master data within the ERP system
• Oversee off‑catalogue sourcing and spot buying activities
• Maintain strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships
• Drive compliance with policies, delegations and safety requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements, standard operating procedures, service levels and coaching / training for internal stakeholders
• Provide reporting, insights and recommendations to support operational decision‑making

Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for;

• Demonstrated experience as a people leader, including supervision, coaching and performance management
• Strong knowledge of P2P processes including purchasing, credit cards, accounts payable and receivable
• Experience working with ERP materials management systems; such as Oracle Fusion
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capability
• Proven customer service mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities whilst ensuring a great experience for our stakeholders
• Advanced capability with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and discover life-giving possibilities.

Next steps
When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

For further details on this position, please contact Meg on MeHolding@redcrossblood.org.au.
**Please note we cannot accept applications via email so please apply online

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.