Category Manager Procurement (Melbourne)

Overview Base pay range: A$141,974.00/yr
- A$169,151.00/yr. Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards. Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4. The Prospect: HealthShare NSW is seeking a skilled Procurement Category Manager to lead the commercial management of procurement categories worth approximately $50 million annually. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver value-for-money outcomes for NSW Health. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in procurement and category management in complex environments, excellent commercial and analytical skills, and proven ability to influence stakeholders. If you’re ready to make a strategic impact in health procurement and improve outcomes across NSW, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of procurement categories (~$50 million annual spend). Develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver value-for-money outcomes for NSW Health. Benefits and Working Arrangements
- Flexible work arrangements : varied start/finish times, part-time work and job sharing where applicable.
- Hybrid working : combination of working from home and the office.
- Leave provisions : one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (17.5%), and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Salary packaging and novated leasing : access up to $2,782 extra per year in pay.
- Wellbeing programs : access a wide range of wellbeing programs.
- Career development : free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities. Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types. Eligibility Requirements
- Meet essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description and reference them in your resume or targeted questions.
- Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents; temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
- This is a NSW Health category B position. Please complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and upload with your application. How to Apply
- Click Apply Now at the top of the job advertisement, located here: Category Manager Procurement
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- Attach your resume and cover letter
- For more information on applying for jobs with HealthShare NSW, view our resource: Your Guide to Employment with HealthShare NSW. Diversity and Inclusion We are diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If adjustments are needed during the recruitment process, contact our Diversity and Inclusion Team. Further information on Diversity & Inclusion at HealthShare NSW can be found here. Talent Pool An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary positions within the next 6 months. Application Close Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 21 September 2025 View the full job advertisement: #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qu49p