Category & Contracts Specialist - Corporate Services & FM

About the role
Join us as a Category & Contracts Specialist - Corporate Services & FM at our Newstead location, you will play a vital role in driving Mater's procurement initiatives to achieve value for money. This is a full-time maximum-term contract working within a dynamic team to establish and execute category objectives, maximize value through strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with Mater's standards.

Salary range: $ $59.38 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits 

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies for various categories, maintaining up-to-date supplier knowledge, supporting procurement activities across different categories, and managing contracts to ensure they align with Mater's priorities. Your role will also involve collaborating with project teams on Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) procurement, implementing procurement systems for data accuracy, and contributing to the industry engagement plan for the category. Additionally, you will be instrumental in negotiating commercial contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders.

About you

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Relevant procurement or business qualification/certification
• Demonstrated experience in category and contract management within a large, complex organization
• Proven track record in developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and resolving complex procurement issues
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster relationships with key stakeholders
• Customer-focused approach and commitment to Mater's behavioural standards

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on the 23rd November 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

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