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.

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.

ABOUT US

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.
We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

REQUIREMENTS

• A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

Please refer the Job description for details