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Procurement Category Specialist

Australia, Glenfield · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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You are an experienced Procurement Category Specialist with proven capability to manage assigned procurement categories end‑to‑end and deliver strong commercial outcomes across the organisation. You partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop effective sourcing strategies, and drive measurable cost and service improvements. With a strong ability to build positive working relationships, you are well‑versed in identifying and managing risk, while ensuring full compliance with Whiddon’s policies, delegations and governance frameworks. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Category Specialist is responsible for category planning, market analysis, sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives across allocated spend areas. We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect. We are hoping you will join our wonderful Whiddon family in our Procurement team, in Glenfield, and enjoy a hybrid work environment and flexible working conditions.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage assigned procurement categories end‑to‑end, including category planning, market analysis, sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier performance management
  • Develop and deliver sourcing strategies that achieve cost savings, service improvements and effective risk mitigation
  • Lead RFx processes end‑to‑end, from scoping and documentation through to evaluation, negotiation and recommendation
  • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing and service levels, and draft or review contracts in line with approved templates and governance requirements
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and promote the adoption of procurement best practice
  • Analyse spend data to identify opportunities, track savings and benefits realisation, and prepare reports for management
  • Monitor contract compliance, supplier performance, renewals and key contractual obligations
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with organisational policies, delegations, governance frameworks and system controls
  • Identify supply chain risks and support contingency and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • 3–5 years’ experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management
  • Demonstrated experience leading RFx processes end‑to‑end
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven contract negotiation skills
  • Ability to analyse spend data, identify opportunities and develop category strategies
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills
  • Experience using ERP and/or procurement systems
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Degree in Business, Procurement, Commerce or CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience)

Nice to have

Experience within the aged care or healthcare sector

What we offer

  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
  • Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
  • Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
  • Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
  • Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
  • Hybrid working model
  • Salary Packaging options
  • Novated leasing
  • Quarterly gifts
  • Access to retail benefits and perks
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Whiddon Scholarships Programs
  • Recognition programs
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