Capital Procurement Category Lead

2 months ago


Sydney, Australia Ramsay Health Care Full time

**The Opportunity**

Ramsay is searching for a proactive and meticulous Procurement Category Lead to champion our strategic sourcing efforts for biomedical capital equipment and service arrangements. Reporting directly to the Capital Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement while upholding high standards of quality and compliance. Additionally, you will oversee the identification, development, and implementation of complex procurement projects, and lead procurement support for clinical capital purchases, replacements, and maintenance of biomedical equipment. Please be advised that this position is a **24-month contract** opportunity.

**What You’ll Do**
- Develop and maintain category strategies and agreements aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
- Lead strategic sourcing activities, negotiations, tender evaluations, and other initiatives through to contracting and implementation, including effective change management.
- Drive initiatives and process improvements to achieve cost savings, efficiencies, and enhanced sustainability across the organisation.
- Implement robust Supplier Relationship Management processes across clinical capital spend categories and with suppliers.
- Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including their participation in the Ramsay ESG program.
- Track, analyse, and report on procurement and supplier performance within each category, showcasing cost savings and process enhancements through dashboards and monthly reports.
- Foster a collaborative engagement model with business stakeholders, procurement colleagues, and supplier representatives to achieve timely and commercially beneficial outcomes.

**What You’ll Bring**

To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a self-starter, capable of working under pressure, adept at problem-solving, and skilled at translating opportunities into tangible cost-saving outcomes.

Key skills and experience you bring to the role include:

- Minimum 3 years of procurement experience as a Procurement Buyer or Category Lead, with a focus on capital equipment purchases and associated maintenance agreements in the healthcare sector.
- Experience in drafting contract terms and conditions, including SLAs and KPIs related to capital equipment.
- Proven grasp of procurement methodologies and category management approaches.
- Strong knowledge of contractual agreements and supplier relationship management.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and influence professionally across all organisational levels.
- Advanced analytical, evaluation, and research skills, with a track record of implementing new concepts and delivering innovative solutions and savings.

**Desirable**
- Proficiency in SAP
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM)

**Benefits**
- Compelling salary and an extensive benefits package that recognise and reward your valuable contributions while supporting your overall well-being.
- Enhance your career trajectory through a wealth of professional development initiatives and clearly defined pathways for advancement, empowering you to realise your full potential within our organisation.
- Enjoy access to a premier rewards platform that offers exceptional discounts and privileges from renowned retailers, enriching your lifestyle both personally and professionally.
- Embrace the opportunity to drive transformative change in the delivery of high-quality healthcare services, making a significant contribution to the evolution of our industry for the better.

**About Ramsay Health Care**

Founded in Australia in 1964, Ramsay Health Care is the nation's largest private hospital operator and a leader in global healthcare excellence. With 73 state-of-the-art hospitals and surgery centres, we serve over 1.1 million patients annually, supported by a team of more than 30,000 professionals across Australia. Our ethos, “**People Caring for People**,” reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth. In addition to our extensive hospital network, we operate two public facilities, including Joondalup Health Campus, and a community pharmacy network of over 35 locations. Through our culture, **“The Ramsay Way**,” we prioritise our people and foster a collaborative environment that empowers employees to deliver outstanding outcomes for patients and communities alike.

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