Nursing Equipment - Category Manager at Epworth

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

15900.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Procurement, Contract Management, Communication, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Customer Centricity, Risk Management, Quality Management, Team Collaboration, Clinical Practice, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Reduction, Value Enhancement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people. We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters. Job Description Great opportunity to lead the strategic sourcing of nursing and clinical equipment across Epworth HealthCare. As a senior member of the Procurement team, this role is pivotal in aligning procurement strategies with frontline clinical care, and ensuring that procurement decisions are not only cost-effective but also clinically appropriate and safe. In this role you will actively engage with multidisciplinary clinical teams, including nursing, allied health, and medical staff, to understand operational needs and translate them into sourcing strategies that support high-quality care delivery. You will develop, lead and execute category plans aligned with clinical workflows and patient care priorities to establish a contract management framework for roll out and future management of all agreements within the business. Through the establishing and maintenance of strong working relationships with key capital/equipment providers, you will proactively generate awareness, alongside an understanding towards new procurement and supply initiatives moving forward. Position Description Inherent Requirements Qualifications You will make an impact by: Ensuring the effective rollout of all initiatives to improve procurement process and technology performance and practice Demonstrating a deep understanding of the supply markets for capital equipment/FFE under responsibility and leading discussions with stakeholders Analysing spend data and identifying procurement opportunities to reduce costs or increase value Helping to promote and maintain a positive image of Epworth Procurement team To be successful in this role… You will have: Current Registration as a Division 1 Nurse Previous experience as a senior registered nurse Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Business/Finance, Contract Management or Relevant profession ( Desirable) High-level communication skills with a proven ability to negotiate Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and unexpected requests Customer Centric Attitude Relevant clinical, quality, financial and risk management experience Extensive previous relatable experience working within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrated ability to bridge clinical practice and procurement strategy, with experience influencing equipment decisions across multidisciplinary teams. Additional Information Why Join Epworth? At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to: Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates At Epworth, we care. We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect. Enquire/ Apply Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606. It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy. As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic sourcing of nursing and clinical equipment across Epworth HealthCare. Engage with multidisciplinary clinical teams to align procurement strategies with clinical care and ensure cost-effective and safe procurement decisions.