The Procurement Category Manager - Clinical is responsible for the end-to-end procurement management of medical consumables and prostheses for Ramsay Health Care Australia. This role focuses on developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement while upholding high standards of quality and compliance.
Temporary Fulltime role.
Position Requirements
- Results orientated with a proven ability to convert opportunities into cost saving realities
- Self-motivated and self-starter (high degree of initiative and drive for results)
- Ability to work and perform under pressure
- Sound business acumen, with strong analytical and commercial skills
- Adept at conflict resolution and finding win-win solutions
- Fact based decision maker
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to prioritise and deal with complexity
- Highly organised and structured
- High attention to detail
- Well-developed negotiation skills
- Strong team player: positive contributor to overall team performance
- Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs.
- Resilience in managing challenges and finding effective solutions.
- Customer focused
Your Skills and Experience
- Prior experience within the health sector.
- Extensive experience in procurement, particularly in the medical consumables and prostheses categories.
- Strong understanding of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective category strategies.
- Experience in conducting market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Experience in developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Ability to implement SRM strategies for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms and conditions with suppliers.
- Expertise in contract creation, negotiation, and management to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Ability to lead and manage strategic sourcing activities, including tenders and evaluations.
- Proficiency in data analysis to support decision-making and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Capability to apply a “Total Cost of Ownership” mindset when evaluating procurement opportunities.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges and optimise value.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence professionally with people at all levels.
- Experience in identifying and mitigating supply risks, ensuring continuous availability of critical products.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with direct teams and other departments.
- Experience in fostering a culture of support, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
- Demonstrated capability in Microsoft office.
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
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Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
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Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
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Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
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Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
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Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
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Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
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A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
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A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
