Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
Northern Private Hospital is a 70-bed surgical and medical hospital located in New Epping, 22km from Melbourne’s CBD.
Opened in February 2024, Northern Private Hospital facilities include 4 operating theatres, cardiac cathertisation laboratory, day chemotherapy, sleep study unit, on-site pharmacy, pathology and radiology. The Northern Private is also directly linked to Northern Public Hospital.
Northern Private Hospital is now hiring!
Job DescriptionNorthern Private Hospital is seeking an adaptive and experienced Supply Manager to join our stores and supply team, with this role reporting to the Director of Finance and Support Services. The individual is responsible for leading a Supply department that ensures all areas of the hospitals supply needs are replenished in line with operational needs.
The successful candidate will lead a small but growing team, playing an important hands-on role in ensuring the inventory management (medical supplies and equipment) requirements are met. Responsibilities include ensuring adequate stock is always available, accurate ordering, and reconciliation of prosthesis items. This role plays a pivotal role in having the oversight and control over the end-to-end procurement function from purchasing, receivals, storage, and delivery throughout the hospital.
Your Skills and Experiences
Essential
• Minimum of 5 years previous inventory management and/or purchasing experience
• Experience in inventory management (inc replenishment and stocktake)
• Experience in purchasing and purchase order management
• Ability to report and present supply information to senior management
• Understanding of inventory follow-on functions (i.e. accounts payable and finance)
• Effective communication (both written & verbal) and proven interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment & independently as required
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multi-task
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven commitment to safety, continual quality improvement and strong customer focus
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to liaise, negotiate and problem solve with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience working with purchasing and inventory control systems
Desirable
• Experience using SAP
• Hospital experience and broad knowledge of supply/ inventory related functions within the health care industry
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or eligibility for membership to CIPS (Chartered Institute Purchasing Services)
• Proven understanding of AS4187; handling and storage of sterile stock
• Completion or progress towards a diploma in Purchasing & Contract Management or equivalent
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
- A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Northern Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 6th October 2026
Reference number: JR112690
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of inventory management and/or purchasing experience
- Experience with inventory management, replenishment, and stocktakes
- Experience with purchasing and purchase order management
- Ability to report and present supply information to senior management
- Understanding of inventory follow-on functions, including accounts payable and finance
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team
- Strong time management and multitasking skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Commitment to safety, continual quality improvement, and customer service
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to liaise, negotiate, and problem-solve with stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with purchasing and inventory control systems
- Experience using SAP
- Hospital experience and knowledge of healthcare supply and inventory functions
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or eligibility for CIPS membership
- Understanding of AS4187 and sterile stock handling and storage
- Diploma or progress toward a diploma in Purchasing and Contract Management or equivalent
- National Police Check completed within the previous 12 months
- Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, if required for the role
What We Do
Ramsay Health Care is a leading multinational healthcare provider and hospital network operating globally. It manages a comprehensive network of private hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities across multiple countries, including Australia and the UK. The company is dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality integrated health services and exceptional patient care through its extensive network of medical facilities.
