Category Manager - Clinical
Core
Lead the development and execution of category procurement strategies across clinical services, driving value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract optimization.
Role type
Category Manager (Clinical)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for hospital operations
Domain
Healthcare / Not-for-profit hospital services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, spend analysis, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, financial acumen
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualifications in Procurement/Supply Chain/Business, knowledge of clinical stakeholder engagement, supply chain risk management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies aligned to organisational objectives; Analyse spend, supplier markets, risks and demand patterns; Lead sourcing projects, RFx processes, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations; Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews and innovation initiatives; Negotiate contracts and monitor performance; Partner with operational, clinical and executive stakeholders; Deliver savings initiatives and support budgeting processes; Identify and manage supply chain and market risks; Develop category dashboards and KPI reporting; Drive continuous improvement and procurement transformation initiatives.