ASO6 - Senior Category Manager-Services

About Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM), SA Health
Procurement and Supply Chain Management Services (PSCM) in SA Health plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless sourcing of goods and services to ensure the delivery of healthcare services to South Australians. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to procure essential supplies, negotiate the best value for our patients, and engage with stakeholders to optimise our supply chain functions.
PSCM has achieved a significant milestone by being the first Government Department in South Australia to attain accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). Joining our client’s team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to your community while working with a diverse and innovative group in government procurement. Their commitment to culture and people ensures that by joining PSCM, you'll receive the necessary skills and training to excel in your role. Join the team at PSCM and be part of the future of government procurement while making a difference in your community.

For an exclusive look at their progress, watch a  video of their brand new Distribution Centre and meet the Executive Director, Andrea Andrews.

Did you know?
A career in PSCM can be incredibly fulfilling. It enables you to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry by ensuring the availability of critical resources when and where they are needed the most. Your work directly supports the efficient operation of healthcare services and contributes to the broader public good.
PSCM provides annual membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement Supply (CIPS), Procurement Supply Australasia (PASA) and World Commerce and Contracting (WCC) for key category management personnel.

Key responsibilities:
The role involves overseeing strategic sourcing activities with a focus on delivering high-level analysis, advice, and efficient procurement-related customer services. Your responsibilities include providing expert guidance on best practice procurement to stakeholders, developing and implementing procurement strategies in collaboration with key business partners, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for optimal value in procurement operations, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating the evaluation of goods and services.

Additionally, the role requires managing and maintaining business systems supporting procurement processes, offering procurement expertise, managing multiple priorities, and reviewing/approving procurement documentation for compliance. In sourcing arrangements for goods and services, the responsibilities extend to evaluating offers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring legal compliance. Stakeholder management is also crucial, involving the establishment and maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders, SA Health staff, and other government agencies. The role requires implementing stakeholder management plans, promoting awareness of effective procurement practices, and staying informed about evolving business needs and supply markets.

About You:
As a Senior Category Sourcing Manager, you will demonstrate knowledge in coordinating and executing sourcing initiatives, offering expert procurement advice, and driving strategic procurement efforts to maximise value for your organisation. You will need to demonstrate ability to undertake constructive engagements with stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers, fostering positive relationships. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to the success of this role. Dealing with changing priorities will also be a key in the skills you possess.

Key Requirements
To be eligible for this position, you must meet the following criteria:

• Australian citizenship or permanent residency
• Willingness to undergo a police check and provide immunisation records (due to the healthcare environment).
• A passion for procurement and supply chain management and a strong desire to contribute to healthcare improvement
• Desirable tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, finance, economics, business management, law, or an equivalent field
• Capability to develop and execute negotiation plans with external stakeholders, such as suppliers, to achieve procurement objectives
• Skilled in designing transparent and defensible decision-making processes, anticipating potential issues, and redesigning processes to minimise recurrence

Soft skills and Competencies:

• Effective written and verbal communication
• Autonomous, self-initiative and analytical approach
• Strategic thinker, problem solving skills, conflict and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders, including senior managers while adhering to probity requirements
• Diplomatic approach in engaging with stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers
• Leadership skills as a senior to guide and advise, decision making skills, and mentor the team

Join us in creating a healthier future for South Australia

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:  855096

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions
> It is mandatory that no person, whether or not already working in SA Health, may be appointed to a position in SA Health unless they have provided the a satisfactory current Criminal and Relevant History Screening, as required by the SA Health Criminal and Relevant History Screening Policy Directive.
> For appointment in a Prescribed Position under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act (2016), a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required from the Department for Human Services Screening Unit. For other positions, a satisfactory National Police Certificate (NPC) assessment is required.
> For ‘Prescribed Positions’ under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act (2016), the individual’s WWCCs must be renewed every 5 years from the date of issue; and for ‘Approved Aged Care Provider Positions’ every 3 years from date of issue as required by the Accountability Principles 2014 issued pursuant to the Aged Care Act 1997 (Cth).
> Appointment is subject to immunisation risk category requirements. There may be ongoing immunisation requirements that must be met.
> Appointment is subject to immunisation risk category requirements. There may be ongoing immunisation requirements that must be met.
> Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across SA Health to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act 2009 for Public Sector employees or the SA Health (Health Care Act) Human Resources Manual for Health Care Act employees.
> The incumbent may be required to participate in Counter Disaster activities including attendance, as required, at training programs and exercises to develop the necessary skills required to participate in responses in the event of a disaster and/or major incident.

Enquiries
Justine Tigani
Harrison McMillan Senior Recruitment Partner
E-mail:  justine.tigani @harrisonmcmillan.com.au

Application closing date - Monday 27th May