System Procurement has a whole of health responsibility for procurement planning and contracting for a range of goods and services, including medical consumables, prosthetics, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, medical services and indirects, on behalf of the Department of Health and Hospital and Health Services (HHSs). The Category Manager will be capable of providing leadership across all areas within System Procurement and may move between categories as required as part of System Procurement's workplace planning strategies.
**What we are looking for**:
- Undertakes objective, systematic analysis and draws accurate conclusions based on evidence.
- Evaluates projects to understand critical factors for success and engages in activities whilst dealing positively with uncertainty and coping effectively in an environment characterised by change.
- Builds and sustains relationships with a network of key people internally and externally. Works collaboratively and operates as an effective team member.
- Acts professionally and impartially at all times, and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and policy constraints. Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams including excellent coaching and mentoring skills, identifying knowledge gaps and working to determine appropriate development activities.
- Demonstrated experience in leading complex strategic procurement projects, including the ability to resolve supplier performance issues; support internal customers in the development of complex specifications; and ensure materials/services are delivered according to contract.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.