Step into a dynamic role as Category Manager – Clinical Procurement, where you’ll lead end-to-end sourcing of medical consumables and prostheses across Ramsay Health Care Australia. You’ll shape smart category strategies, build strong supplier partnerships, and drive cost-effective solutions—while ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance are always met.

Position Requirements

You bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to build effective relationships and engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will also be detail-oriented, adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments and a collaborative team player. You are also good in building positive relationships and contribute to shared success through a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

You will also be:

• Results orientated with a proven ability to convert opportunities into cost saving realities
• Self-motivated and self-starter (high degree of initiative and drive for results)
• Ability to work and perform under pressure 
• Sound business acumen, with strong analytical and commercial skills
• Adept at conflict resolution and finding win-win solutions
• Fact based decision maker
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs
• Resilience in managing challenges and finding effective solutions
• Customer focused

Your Skills and Experience 

• Prior experience within the health sector. 
• Extensive experience in procurement, particularly in the medical consumables and prostheses categories
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, practices, and regulations
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective category strategies
• Experience in conducting market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Experience in developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Ability to implement SRM strategies for continuous improvement and innovation
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable terms and conditions with suppliers
• Expertise in contract creation, negotiation, and management to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Ability to lead and manage strategic sourcing activities, including tenders and evaluations
• Proficiency in data analysis to support decision-making and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Capability to apply a “Total Cost of Ownership” mindset when evaluating procurement opportunities
• Strong problem-solving skills to address procurement challenges and optimise value
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence professionally with people at all levels
• Experience in identifying and mitigating supply risks, ensuring continuous availability of critical products
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with direct teams and other departments
• Experience in fostering a culture of support, continuous improvement, and teamwork
• Demonstrated capability in Microsoft office

Benefits

• Professional Advancement: Recognition and Professional Development. Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 18,000 courses to advance your career and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression 
• Ramsay Rewards: Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers 
• Employee Wellbeing: Flexible working arrangements, a commitment to work/life balance and free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7  
• Make a Difference: Make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of the industry 
• Ramsay Way Culture: Join a team dedicated to 'People Caring for People,' fostering a positive, supportive and inclusive environment

About Us

Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

We believe in a bright future for our company and for every one of our employees – our wellbeing initiatives and learning and development programs have seen us grow as an industry leader and sought after employer.

Requirements

• A National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months may be asked of you

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Cheryl Adams via email adamsc@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications Close: 23 April 2026

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Advertised: 07 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time