- Drive strategic procurement and category management across WSLHD
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Turn commercial insight into measurable healthcare value and impact
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Shape smarter, more sustainable procurement across a major health network
Manage strategic procurement, category opportunities and commercial improvement to deliver better value across Western Sydney healthcare.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $118,821 - $140,201 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Main office in Westmead (This is a LHD wide role)
Where you'll be working
Based at Westmead Hospital, this is an opportunity to join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and influence procurement across a complex and diverse healthcare environment. Working with clinical, corporate and supply chain stakeholders, you’ll help create innovative approaches that strengthen performance, support sustainability and deliver value for the community.
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Join a collaborative Supply Chain team supporting a major metropolitan health network
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Build strong partnerships with clinical, corporate and industry stakeholders
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Influence procurement strategies that support quality, safety and operational efficiency
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Work in an environment where innovation, evidence and continuous improvement are valued
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Contribute to better outcomes for patients, staff and the Western Sydney community
What you'll be doing
You’ll lead the systems, processes and commercial activity supporting corporate and clinical procurement projects across WSLHD. Using category management expertise, market insight and financial analysis, you’ll identify opportunities to improve performance, generate savings and maximise value.
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Lead procurement projects including rebate schemes, contracts and new procurement initiatives
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Identify and deliver cost-saving, value-add, investment and disinvestment opportunities
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Develop robust business cases, cost-benefit analyses and performance measures to guide decisions
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Lead horizon scanning, research and evaluation to identify emerging procurement opportunities
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Strengthen governance, stakeholder capability and supplier partnerships through education, training and effective commercial practices
Make a difference with NSW Health
Bring your procurement and commercial expertise to NSW Health, where you’ll grow your career, collaborate with diverse teams and make a meaningful impact. Join us to deliver smarter procurement, greater value and better health outcomes. Apply now.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
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Advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
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Ability to analyse and solve complex challenges / problems, including option appraisals
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Experience in critical literature evaluation, change management, research and quality assurance activities
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Good understanding of financial management and contract management
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Relevant post-graduate qualifications or professional experience in management, business, commerce, accounting
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Understanding of supply chain activities and how systems should support them, so as to be able to act as business owner of processes related to procurement project
Requisition ID: REQ690532
Applications Close: 16 September 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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