As Australasia's largest dental support organisation (DSO), Abano Healthcare provides support services to our clinical partners every day, enabling them to do what they do best - be experts in oral healthcare and providing an exceptional patient experience.
With a number of brands across Australia and New Zealand, including Lumino The Dentists, Maven Dental and 1300 Smiles Dentists, Abano Healthcare provides dental support to over 260 locations and 700+ clinical partners across our network.
As a leader in our industry, we are now seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Procurement and Leasing to join our team and drive transformational change in our procurement and leasing functions.
The Opportunity
The Head of Procurement and Leasing will provide strategic leadership, vision, direction, and structure to our procurement and network leasing functions across Australia and New Zealand. You will be responsible for optimising the end-to-end sourcing and contract management processes while managing our extensive leasing arrangements. This role plays a pivotal part in enhancing our enterprise value and ensuring we maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers and landlords.
Your responsibilities:
- Improve end-to-end sourcing and contract efficiency to boost enterprise value.
- Lead contract negotiations and foster strategic stakeholder and supplier relationships for maximum impact.
- Manage rebate agreements and sponsorship funds.
- Provide expert procurement advice to enhance margins within the business.
- Enhance procurement capabilities and performance.
- Establish and apply metrics for procurement benefit assessment.
- Implement Group-wide procurement governance, sustainable sourcing, and risk management.
- Drive Abano Group's Procurement Transformation agenda.
- Lead improvement initiatives in alignment with the Transformation agenda.
- Engage with practice networks to communicate direction and gather feedback.
- Efficiently manage lease agreements and property portfolio.
- Cultivate positive landlord relationships.
- Proactively oversee property maintenance and refresh programs.
- Ensure compliance and risk mitigation for the property portfolio.
You:
- Degree qualified with proven experience in procurement and property management.
- Proven track record in advanced negotiation and supplier relationship management.
- Strong compliance and contract management skills.
- Collaborative mindset focused on process improvement.
- Exceptional commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability in long-term landlord relationships.
- Experience in distributed network management and change leadership.
- Healthcare background preferred but not essential, with a track record in change management, particularly involving clinical staff.
Why Abano?
As a member of the Abano Healthcare team, you:
- Competitive salary in recognition of the experience and skills you have on offer.
- Employee Assistance Program - we care about the welfare of our employees.
- Career Opportunities - with over 260 practices spread across Australia and New Zealand, we love seeing our team members grow into new and exciting opportunities.
- We will set you up for success with tools and resources to ensure you are able to perform at your best.
- Learning & Development - with professional development opportunities across all roles across our network, we encourage development professionally and personally.
- We support honest, open and collaborative communication.
Join Abano Group in our mission to enhance enterprise value through strategic procurement and lease management. Your leadership can shape our future success.
Apply today!
At Abano Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and respect individuals from all backgrounds and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Join us as we create a culture of inclusion that celebrates unique perspectives and provides equal opportunities for all.