Category Manager

5 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

What you'll do
System Procurement has a whole of health responsibility for procurement planning and contracting for a range of goods and services, including medical consumables, prosthetics, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, medical services and indirects, on behalf of the Department of Health and Hospital and Health Services (HHSs). In this role, you will be capable of providing leadership across all areas within System Procurement and may move between categories as required as part of System Procurement's workplace planning strategies.
You will be responsible for identifying, undertaking and project managing the implementation of significant procurement initiatives, putting in place transparent benefits realisation reporting and for ensuring that robust contractual arrangements are executed that ensure benefits are fully realised. You will provide guidance and support to your team and act as a point of escalation for the team in complex supplier and contract issues.
About you
**We are searching for someone with**:
Demonstrated experience in managing teams including excellent coaching and mentoring skills, identifying knowledge gaps and working to determine appropriate development activities.
Deep understanding of category management processes and demonstrated experience in implementing category management strategies and techniques.
Demonstrated experience in leading complex strategic procurement projects, including the ability to resolve supplier performance issues; support internal customers in the development of complex specifications; and ensure materials/services are delivered according to contract.
Demonstrated experience building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in leading complex negotiations.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Employee wellbeing
Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
Professional development
Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
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