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General information

Position number
50574249
Posted date
26-Feb-2026
Closed date
30-Mar-2026
Division
Residential Aged Care
Business unit
Finance
Office location
Camberwell

Description and requirements

The opportunity  


Join our passionate team who love what they do and can support you in building your career at our Regis Home.  Our continuity of carer model means you will have the time to build strong relationships through being the familiar face our residents rely upon.   

 At over 84 locations supported by 12,000 employees across Australia, there are endless opportunities to grow or progress your career in any way you want.  

  

The Purchasing Officer is responsible for:

  • Implementing and monitoring purchasing and materials management strategies, processes and disciplines that meet the needs of the business
  • Undertaking purchasing activities and maintaining supplier relationships with respect to Regis’ catalogue of inventory and non-inventory items (products and services) with a focus on ensuring value for money and maintaining probity and accountability

Developing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to increase efficiency and productivity within the procurement to pay cycle and reduce tangible and intangible costs.

   

Key responsibilities  

  • Establish the purchasing function
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure efficient and accurate purchasing processing
  • Maintain vendor master data
  • Provide meaningful and regular reports and analysis
  • Provide excellent service to and communication with all stakeholders

 

What you will bring to the role   

  • Knowledge of purchasing processes and systems usage 
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Confidence to make decisions
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and operate in an effective organised manner
  • Strong stakeholder management
  • Ability to work in a matrix organisational structure
  • Ability to think and act strategically and contribute to the businesses strategic plan
  • Willingness to work in a hands on manner
  • Experience with improving and enforcing business systems and controls
  • Advanced Microsoft suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a purchasing or inventory role
  • Experience with Coupa is preferred

 

Benefits that support and reward you   

  • Enjoy a flexible working environment giving you better life balance and wellbeing     
  • Lots of opportunities to realise your potential in an organisation that invests in your personal development.   
  • Be supported to grow, learn, and explore new career pathways or specialisations across Australia    
  • Salary Sacrifice – Novated Lease (Maxxia)  
  • Enjoy a 12-week parental leave policy, supporting you and your family every step of the way  
  • Caring for your wellbeing through discounts on health insurance and gym membership, and free access to counselling, financial guidance and personal support    
  • An Employee Referral Program, where you can get financially rewarded for recommending friends for roles at Regis    
  • Plus, we have reward and recognition programs celebrating your hard work  

  

 We are proud to support over 10,000 residents and clients across residential aged care homes, home care, retirement living, day therapy and day respite centres. The work we do positively impacts the lives of older people and their families. It really is work you can feel good about.   

  

What our people love about working here   

  

As a team that supports older people to live life on their terms, we genuinely care - for our people, our work and the elderly. We make a big deal of recognising and supporting you, creating a culture of mutual respect, and offering more opportunities to build your career.     

  

We believe in the power of hearts and minds. We know how the little things make a real difference. We are a close-knit, collaborative team that values kindness and puts your wellbeing first. Our commitment to your safety shines through in our Circle of Care initiative, the winner in the Safer and Supported Workforce Awards 2024, which ensures you are physically and psychologically safe at work. We want you to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you are as an individual and the professional skills you bring to the team. We celebrate your work, support your life outside of work and consider you one of our own from the start.   

  

At Regis, real impact starts with you.   

No matter your role, you can take pride in knowing you are making a real, lasting impact on people’s lives and helping to shape the future of aged care in Australia. It is work you can feel good about. #JoinRegis   

To work in residential aged care, you will need to provide satisfactory background checks, including NDIS or police check (role dependent), current year flu vaccination, and certification proof.       

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