Category Manager Corporate

• Manage your procurement portfolio across diverse corporate categories
• Build supplier performance and procurement capability
• Be part of our value-based, caring organisation, and enjoy NFP salary packaging benefits

Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Adventist Healthcare caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• We have many other benefits as well, find out more when you meet us!

What you will be doing in this role

Reporting to the Head of Category - Corporate, this is a full-time, permanent position where you will play a key role in delivering procurement and category management outcomes across a diverse corporate portfolio. Working closely with stakeholders across Facilities, ICT, Food Services, Finance and other corporate functions, you will translate category strategies into effective day-to-day procurement, inventory and supplier management activities.

You will manage purchasing activities, support sourcing and tender processes, oversee supplier performance, and ensure the reliable and cost-effective delivery of goods and services across a range of corporate categories. Using data and insights to inform decisions, you will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen supplier relationships and deliver value across the organisation.

You will also support continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes, and contribute to the ongoing development of a high-performing procurement function.

Who we’re looking for

You are a procurement or supply chain professional with experience in purchasing, supplier management and category support. You enjoy building strong stakeholder relationships, solving problems and helping deliver efficient, cost-effective services in a complex organisation.

Organised and commercially minded, you can manage competing priorities, use data to support decision-making, and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve positive outcomes.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or category management
• Exposure to tenders, RFx processes and supplier relationship management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing procurement data, inventory and performance reporting
• Knowledge of procurement systems and ERP platforms
• Experience working across corporate services or complex operational environments highly regarded
• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Commerce or a related discipline

This role is ideal for a procurement professional looking to take ownership of a diverse corporate portfolio, partner with key business stakeholders, and contribute to the efficient operation of a large and complex healthcare organisation.

About Us

Adventist HealthCare Limited (AHCL) operates several businesses including Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San), San Day Surgery Hornsby, San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine and Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy. The San is NSW’s largest private hospital which was founded in 1903. We are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2500+ employees, 1400 Accredited Medical Officers, 300 volunteers and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Applications close Wednesday 14 October. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to apply now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs on [email protected]. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.

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