Senior Category and Contracts Specialist

Mater Group • Town of Newstead, NY

7d • A$63 - A$67 • Onsite

About The Position

Mater has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Category & Contracts Specialist to join their team for a permanent position based at Mater’s Newstead campus. In this influential role, you’ll play a key part in driving the delivery of value for money through the design and implementation of best practice procurement methodologies.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in procurement, category and contract management within a large, complex organisation
• Strong expertise in commercial negotiation, contract development and supplier management
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic procurement and category initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing complex supplier and stakeholder issues and resolving performance concerns
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using e-procurement systems and generating meaningful insights from data
• A commitment to Mater’s Mission, Values and behavioural standards, with a strong focus on collaboration, integrity and service excellence

Nice To Haves

• A relevant procurement or business qualification or certification (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category and contract strategies to deliver value for money.
• Lead and support end-to-end procurement and tender activities, including high-value and complex sourcing.
• Identify opportunities to improve value from Mater’s procurement spend and deliver measurable benefits.
• Develop category plans, sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.
• Support the negotiation and execution of commercial contracts.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve complex customer and supplier issues.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Maintain category, supplier, contract, spend and performance information to support effective decision-making.
• Identify market trends, innovation opportunities and industry developments to inform category strategies.

Benefits

• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
• Access to many staff benefits
• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed