Category Specialist
2 days ago
To undertake the Category Specialist role, the incumbent will develop and maintain a depth of knowledge of relevant supplier markets, capabilities and technology and is responsible for negotiating and facilitating implementation of long-term agreements and/or partnerships between suppliers and customers. The Category Specialist will also ensure that category strategies and associated procurement activities are compliant with agreed processes and broader Queensland Health governance requirements.
**About System Procurement**:
System Procurement is responsible for leading the category management, contracting and end to end supply of all medical and non-medical goods and services (excluding capital infrastructure and ICT) on behalf of the Department of Health and Hospital and Health Services. Advisory & Continuous Improvement (ACI) supports system wide procurement responsibilities and gives confidence and integrity to the overall procurement function of CSD. The ACI adopts a collaborative and progressive approach to engagement to drive innovation in procurement practice raising stakeholders' awareness of current trends and thinking.
**What we are looking for**:
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex tenders and developing and implementing supplier transition plans
- Demonstrated experience implementing contract management strategies and techniques, including strong negotiation skills and ability to successfully manage tender evaluation processes (leading to contract award for complex tenders).
- Demonstrated experience in identifying opportunities to improve the value delivered from every dollar spent in delivering the initiatives required to secure that value.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex customer and supplier issues, 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 in leading complex change management initiatives including supply transitions, internal process changes and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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