Divisional Procurement Advisor and Category Manager

3 days ago


Gold Coast, Australia Public Sector People Full time

State Government | Flexible WFH arrangements
- 9-month contract + extension | ASAP start
- Based in Gold Coast | attractive pay rates $76.12p/hr + super

We are currently working in partnership with a State Government department. They are looking to for a Divisional Procurement Advisor and Category Manager to join their Strategic Procurement branch in the Finance Division.

About the role:
This role is accountable for the delivery of end-to-end procurement for the department, including category management, sourcing, and contract management. This role requires someone with a strong customer focus, self-directed, proactive and is comfortable working across boundaries.

Responsibilities will include:

- Provide expert procurement and commercial advice to executive and senior management, undertaking negotiation and issue resolution with suppliers and developing appropriate mitigation strategies to manage supply risk.
- Undertake all aspects of end to end divisional and organisational procurement support requirements.
- Develop best practice, strategic procurement plans for assigned divisions that aligns to operational budgets, strategies, and policy.
- Deliver and implement key sourcing and demand management initiatives.
- Undertake systematic analysis from diverse sources of data to recommend and report on key demand management initiatives to generate savings and unlock efficiencies.
- Develop sub-category plans that align to State-wide category planning and drive improved performance across the department including consideration of rationalisation, risk, and supplier diversity.
- Establish clear project plans for key initiatives, manage, and report on project performance.

About you:

- Vaccinated against COVID19.
- At least five years of relevant procurement experience including significant category planning, sourcing, and contract management.
- Combination of procurement experience within government and health is high regarded.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or discuss other Finance or Procurement opportunities within Local, State or Federal Government, please contact:
Frances Taverner



  • Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    The Role An opportunity has become available for a Divisional Procurement Advisor and Category Manager to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will - Provide expert procurement and commercial...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    The Role An opportunity has become available for two Divisional Procurement Advisor and Category Managers to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will - Provide expert procurement and commercial...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    The Role An opportunity has become available for a Divisional Procurement Advisor to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will - Provide influential procurement and commercial advice to executive...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Government Full time

    The Role An opportunity has become available for a Procurement Advisor and Category Manager to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will Provide expert procurement advice, negotiate with...


  • Gold Coast, Australia HAYS Full time

    Join a team that offers career development, WFH flexibility and exciting projects. **Your new company** Hays Procurement is proud to continue our partnership with this prestigious local Council, known as an employer of choice on the Gold Coast. This Council’s Procurement function is one of the largest of its kind servicing a thriving local council remit...


  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Queensland Airports Limited Full time

    Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond.We are an Australian-owned company with a vision to create valuable connections, inspire a...


  • Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Queensland Airports Limited Full time

    Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. We are an Australian-owned company with a vision to create valuable connections, inspire a...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    The Role An opportunity has become available for a Digital Procurement and Contract Advisor to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will - Provide influential Information and Communication...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    The Role An opportunity has become available for a Digital Sourcing Procurement and Contract Specialist to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will - Provide expert procurement and commercial...


  • Gold Coast, Australia Queensland Health Full time

    The Role An opportunity has become available for a Principal Divisional Finance Officer (Surgical and Critical Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia. You will - Collaborate and consult closely...