Procurement Category Manager

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Healius Full time

About Healius

Healius is a leading healthcare company in Australia, providing quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare services to all Australians. With an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centers, and diagnostic imaging centers, we offer specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join our team, reporting to the GM Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our transformation journey, shaping the future of procurement at Healius and delivering sustained value and competitive advantage to our business units and the Pathology Division.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and deliver material benefits opportunities on both the supply side and the demand side, recognized by the business and finance team, and contributing to the Group's strategic objectives and performance targets.
  • Understand clinical and business requirements, providing commercial and market insights.
  • Assist the GM Procurement with the development, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide strategies for best-in-class procurement.
  • Plan and lead supplier engagements and key stakeholder meetings.
  • Ensure appropriate reporting is in place for tracking benefits and project status.
  • Provide mentoring and on-the-job training for business analysts and procurement specialists.

What's on Offer

As a Procurement Category Manager at Healius, you will have access to fast-tracked upskilling and mentoring by industry-experienced senior team members. You will also have exposure to operational benefits levers, which are rarely employed by traditional procurement professionals.

Benefits and Wellbeing

  • A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
  • Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, and novated leasing consultations.
  • An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
  • An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing, provided by professional coaches.
  • Fitness Passport – access to fitness centers across Australia at a subsidized rate.
  • Career growth opportunities across the national Healius network.
  • Being part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians.

About You

You are a results-focused individual with a willingness to learn and grow. You are curious and get excited about creating and leading change that ultimately impacts the wider business strategy.

  • Tertiary qualifications in commerce, economics, or business.
  • At least 5 years proven procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in a clinical environment.
  • Evidence of previous successful experience in identifying business improvement opportunities, running tender processes, conducting supplier negotiations, managing contracts, executing sophisticated spend and market analysis, and managing stakeholder relationships.
  • Deep understanding of the traditional procurement process on the supply side.
  • Previous experience in delivering demand side (operational) levers is highly regarded.
  • Keen interest in healthcare, technology, and commercially focused.
  • Advanced Excel skills, demonstrated experience using ERP systems and business intelligence tools is preferable.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


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