Category Manager

5 months ago


Sydney, Australia Healius Full time

About Us

As we optimise to a future-ready way of working, there's an exciting shift happening at Healius. We are transforming into a stronger, more agile organisation. This presents a unique opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager to have a significant impact in an opportunity rich environment. You'll have the chance to help shape the future of procurement at Healius, including meaningful benefits delivery, processes optimisation, efficiency improvements, and innovation.

Healius is one of Australia's leading healthcare companies and is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners.

This opportunity for a Procurement Category Manager to join our team is available due to an internal movement. You will be joining a highly motivated team and be reporting to the GM Procurement.

Joining at an exciting time of transformation in the business, as Procurement Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of the ‘new procurement’.

You will be actively owning your own projects and categories with a strong focus on demand management and deep operational involvement. You will assist the business in the development, deployment and management of procurement strategies to deliver sustained value and competitive advantage to business units and the Pathology Division.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and deliver material benefits opportunities on both the supply side (including source to contract strategies, RFx development, supplier negotiations, contract management) and the demand side (including optimisation of product specifications, usage reduction, process and labour efficiencies). These will be recognised by the business and finance team and contribute to the Group’s strategic objectives and performance targets. Understand clinical and business requirements. Provide commercial and market insights Assist the GM Procurement with the development, implementation and management of enterprise-wide strategies for best-in-class procurement Plan and lead supplier engagements (. as part of tender process of contract management) and key stakeholder meetings (. to capture business requirements or “sell process changes into the business”). Ensure appropriate reporting is in place for the purposes of tracking benefits and project status (for area of responsibility). Provide mentoring and on-the-job training for business analysts and procurement specialists (as agreed with GM Procurement)

What’s on Offer

If you are someone who embraces innovation, there is a significant opportunity for learning and growth as well as to make a real impact, while we undergo transformative change.

Led by a progressive manager, you will have access to fast-tracked upskilling and mentoring by industry experienced senior team members.

You will have exposure to operational benefits levers, which are rarely employed by “traditional” procurement professionals.

Benefits and Wellbeing

A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers. Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations. An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths. An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches. Fitness Passport – access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate Career growth opportunities across the national Healius network Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians.

About you

You are a results-focused individual with a willingness to learn and grow. You are curious and get excited about creating and leading change that ultimately impacts the wider business strategy.

Tertiary qualifications in commerce, economics or business At least 5 years proven procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in a clinical environment Evidence of previous successful experience in identifying business improvement opportunities, running tender processes, conducting supplier negotiations, managing contracts, executing sophisticated spend and market analysis, and managing stakeholder relationships Deep understanding of the "traditional" procurement process on the supply side (. market engagement, RFx, contract management) Previous experience in delivering demand side (operational) levers is highly regarded Keen interest in healthcare, technology and commercially focused Advanced excel skills, demonstrated experience using ERP systems and business intelligence tools is preferable Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

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