Procurement Category Manager

🌟 Expert in Procurement and Category Management
📈 Leading quality improvement in Contract Compliance
📋 Providing advanced project management and contract supervision

Drive procurement excellence and lead contract compliance across WSLHD—managing high-impact projects, boosting supplier performance, and shaping smarter health outcomes.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers quality health care across a diverse and growing region, guided by its core values and commitment to better health for all communities in Western Sydney. Services span Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills, Cumberland and Parramatta LGAs, Providing primary, secondary and tertiary health care which supports over one million residents in Greater Western Sydney. 

Cumberland Hospital in North Parramatta is part of Western Sydney Local Health District and offers a supportive, enriching environment with a focus on professional growth and staff well-being.

• Free onsite parking for staff convenience
• Easy access to public transport, including light rail
• Work in a heritage-rich and inspiring setting
• Staff wellness, employee benefits and support programs available.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you'll be doing

This role supports contract management and compliance within WSLHD, focusing on performance outcomes, financial and regulatory alignment, and reducing risks and inefficiencies.

In this role you will be:

• Assisting with contract development, monitoring and compliance.
• Supporting supply chain teams to enhance contract processes.
• Ensuring adherence to NSW Health and government policies.
• Improving contract performance and minimising disputes.
• Contributing to training and capability-building in contract management.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria

1. Extensive experience working within NSW Health or state government sector, with direct work experience in procurement and contract management in a category manager context across multiple facilities.
2. Proven ability to effectively manage contractor performance through strong communication, negotiation skills, attention to detail and problem solving under pressure with sound ethics and rationale.
3. Demonstrated experience and understanding of procurement planning, execution and management of complex contracts and pricing arrangements within a relevant procurement and legislative framework.
4. Proven excellence in developing frameworks, systems and processes to manage and produce performance and compliance reporting including database management skills with strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
5. Extensive experience in project management including excellent organisational skills with the ability to work on a multitude of tasks while meeting deadlines.
6. Well-developed interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing key stakeholders, suppliers and customers to influence and achieve optimal business outcomes.
7. Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement strategies.

Requisition ID: REQ574383

Applications Close: 29th June 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Navtej Singh on Navtej.Singh@health.nsw.gov.au