HSV was established on 1 January 2021 as a commercially oriented independent provider of supply chain, procurement and corporate shared services to Victoria's public health sector.
HSV's purpose is to partner with Victoria's public health services and suppliers to support better value for the public health sector and better outcomes for their patients.
Our focus is on the end-to-end supply chain needs of health services, including operating the State Supply Chain, to ensure Victoria's public health services have access to goods that may be in higher demand or difficult to access. Under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic), we administer compliance-related functions, and work with health services to assist them in meeting compliance and probity obligations.
About the Role
We're seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement outcomes across complex, high-value categories. Reporting to the relevant Head of Sourcing, this leadership role will see you managing a team of Category Managers and driving value through collective procurement strategies, supplier relationships, stakeholder engagement, and strong governance practices. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisation-wide procurement outcomes while contributing to broader strategic objectives.
We have 2 ongoing opportunities available
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and implement procurement strategies within your allocated sourcing stream
* Manage strategic sourcing initiatives and contract delivery across multiple stakeholders
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
* Develop and mentor a high-performing team of Category Managers
* Oversee benefits realisation and performance reporting to internal and external stakeholders
* Deputise for the Head of Sourcing as required
What you bring
* Proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management (ideally 5+ years)
* Strong leadership capability with experience coaching and developing teams
* Sound understanding of procurement governance, compliance, and benefits management frameworks
* Highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Tertiary qualifications in supply chain, business, commerce, or a related discipline (postgraduate qualifications desirable)
What HSV can offer you:
* Salary packaging
* 4 weeks of annual leave plus 13 Accrued Days Off
* Annual Leave loading of 17.5%
* Easter Tuesday public holiday
We're actively reviewing applications as they come in and selecting candidates for further consideration.
A full position description can be found on the HSV Careers Page. To express your interest, please submit your CV via LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you!
HSV is an all-inclusive employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Probity checks are also conducted in the latter stages of the recruitment process.
Applicants requiring flexible working arrangements including part-time hours will be considered.
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