Senior Category Manager

HSV was established on 1 January 2021 as a commercially oriented independent provider of supply chain, procurement and corporate shared services to Victoria's public health sector.

HSV's purpose is to partner with Victoria's public health services and suppliers to support better value for the public health sector and better outcomes for their patients.

Our focus is on the end-to-end supply chain needs of health services, including operating the State Supply Chain, to ensure Victoria's public health services have access to goods that may be in higher demand or difficult to access. Under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic), we administer compliance-related functions, and work with health services to assist them in meeting compliance and probity obligations.

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Category Manager – Clinical to lead strategic procurement outcomes across complex, high-value clinical categories. Reporting to the Head of Sourcing – Clinical, this leadership role will see you managing a team of Category Managers and driving value through collective procurement strategies, supplier relationships, stakeholder engagement, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement procurement strategies within the clinical sourcing stream
• Manage strategic sourcing and contract delivery across state-wide health services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team of Category Managers
• Oversee benefits and performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Deputise for the Head of Sourcing as needed

What you bring

• Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management (ideally 5+ years)
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and benefits management
• Highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Tertiary qualifications in supply chain, business or related disciplines (postgrad preferred)

What HSV can offer you:

• Salary packaging
• 4 weeks of annual leave plus 13 Accrued Days Off
• Annual Leave loading of 17.5%
• Easter Tuesday public holiday

We're actively reviewing applications as they come in and selecting candidates for further consideration

A full position description can be found on the HSV Careers Page. To express your interest, please submit your CV via LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you

HSV is an all-inclusive employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Probity checks are also conducted in the latter stages of the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring flexible working arrangements including part-time hours will be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionPurchasing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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