Principal Category Manager

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Direct message the job poster from Randstad Australia Head of Marketing Technology ANZ at Randstad Australia SA Health has one of the largest procurement and contracts management teams in South Australia.
The department continues to lead the way in innovative supply chain and contracting practices.
Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance (PSCF) is a business unit within SA Health and is central to SA Health's ability to deliver high quality health care services.
Randstad is working exclusively with SA Health and PSCF to recruit a Principal Category Manager (ASO7) to work in the ICT category team.
This role reports directly to the Manager, ICT Procurement, and will be responsible for the strategic procurement of ICT within a complex health environment.
ICT experience is not required to apply.
Your new role will involve: Managing a diverse procurement portfolio that includes products, services, and solutions, including hardware, software, and cloud-based technologies Assisting in delivering SA Health's forward procurement plan, which includes hardware to support the new Women's and Children's hospital, and the expansion of the electronic medical record system to include more public hospitals and healthcare facilities, amongst other exciting projects Leading continuous improvement through AI and data-driven decision-making, strategic risk management, and stakeholder engagement Driving contract performance through negotiation and supplier management, ensuring value for money and the best possible outcomes for the state Key requirements: Proven ability to manage a portfolio of procurement activities including multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously ICT procurement experience is not required, however experience in procurement within public sector or a regulated environment is highly regarded Leadership experience or ambition, or having previously been the "go-to" person in the team would be advantageous but not essential You will be an outcome focused professional, passionate about delivering value for money and performance from your sourcing and category management activities Qualifications in supply chain or commerce, and/or CIPS qualifications are beneficial but not essential SA Health's modern offices are located in the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research on North Terrace and are walking distance from public transport.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time, applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Randstad is exclusively managing candidate applications for this position.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact Randstad's procurement contracts and supply chain specialists, Sheridan Cowie or Rachel Homer on 0409 238 997 or email rachel.homer@randstad.com.au.
Applications close Sunday 3rd August 2025.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.
We actively encourage applications from any background.
Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Purchasing Industries Public Health, Hospitals and Health Care, and Health and Human Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Randstad Australia by 2x Get notified about new Category Manager jobs in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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