Procurement Category Specialist

• 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

• 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)

Experience within the aged care or healthcare sector

• 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