Procurement Category Lead
Core
Lead strategic sourcing outcomes and manage an assigned procurement portfolio to support operational and financial sustainability.
Role type
Senior Category Management Lead
Builds
Approved category plans, strategic sourcing initiatives, and supplier performance outcomes
Domain
Healthcare services (aged care, disability, housing) + Procurement
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, RFQ/RFP process ownership, supplier and contract management, commercial analysis, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
CIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualification
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Manage assigned procurement portfolio and deliver approved category plans; Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQ and RFP processes; Develop commercial recommendations balancing value, quality, sustainability, and risk; Manage supplier and contract performance including reviews and risk mitigation; Build stakeholder relationships and report on procurement performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC