Sandra Ireland is the Deputy Director of Procurement at HealthShare Victoria, a seasoned professional in the healthcare sector. She directs a large team delivering significant commercial benefits, managing over $1. 3B in contracts. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne.
While her public profile is focused on her professional achievements, her career demonstrates a deep commitment to enhancing the Victorian public health sector through strategic and responsible procurement, ensuring both fiscal and environmental accountability.
Unique fact: Sandra was instrumental in growing her Sourcing Operations team from just 6 full-time employees to a team of 72.
Sandra Ireland
Deputy Director of Procurement at HealthShare Victoria
Rowville, Victoria, Australia
Overview
Topics They Care About
Healthcare Procurement
Leads procurement for Victoria's public health sector, focusing on cost reduction, supply chain surety, and delivering annualized benefits of up to $220m.
Responsible Sourcing
Actively promotes aligning procurement with social policies and recently developed standards to combat misleading environmental claims on plastic products.
Supply Chain Strategy
Takes a proactive approach to supply chain security, including the development of a Critical Supplies Register to ensure product availability for health services.
Media Appearances
Sandra has no verified media appearances
Work History
1-2022
Deputy Director of Procurement at HealthShare Victoria
7-2007 - 1-2022
Head of Sourcing Operations at HealthShare Victoria
2-2000 - 6-2007
National Contracts Administrator at Smith+Nephew
3-1996 - 1-2000
National Purchasing Manager at LabSupply Australia
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Melbourne
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Location : Rowville, Victoria, Australia
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Deputy Director of Procurement at HealthShare Victoria
