About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and meticulous Procurement Category Lead to champion our strategic sourcing efforts for biomedical capital equipment and service arrangements.This is a 24-month contract opportunity reporting directly to the Capital Procurement Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective procurement while upholding high standards of quality and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Maintain Category Strategies: Create and maintain category strategies and agreements aligned with business objectives and operational needs.Lead Strategic Sourcing Activities: Drive initiatives and process improvements to achieve cost savings, efficiencies, and enhanced sustainability across the organisation.Apply Total Cost of Ownership Approach: Identify and evaluate opportunities using a total cost of ownership approach.Implement Supplier Relationship Management Processes: Implement robust supplier relationship management processes across clinical capital spend categories and with suppliers.Mitigate Supplier-Related Risks: Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including their participation in the Ramsay ESG program.Track, Analyse, and Report on Procurement Performance: Track, analyse, and report on procurement and supplier performance within each category.Foster Collaborative Engagement Model: Foster a collaborative engagement model with business stakeholders, procurement colleagues, and supplier representatives.RequirementsMinimum 3 Years of Procurement Experience: Minimum 3 years of procurement experience as a Procurement Buyer or Category Lead, with a focus on capital equipment purchases and associated maintenance agreements in the healthcare sector.Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership: Understanding of total cost of ownership and its practical application in equipment procurement.Contractual Agreement Knowledge: Experience in drafting contract terms and conditions, including SLAs and KPIs related to capital equipment.Procurement Methodologies and Category Management: Proven grasp of procurement methodologies and category management approaches.Interpersonal Skills and Communication: Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and influence professionally across all organisational levels.Analytical, Evaluation, and Research Skills: Advanced analytical, evaluation, and research skills, with a track record of implementing new concepts and delivering innovative solutions and savings.SAP Proficiency: Proficiency in SAP.Professional Certifications: Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).About Ramsay Health CareRamsay Health Care is the nation's largest private hospital operator and a leader in global healthcare excellence. We serve over 1.1 million patients annually, supported by a team of more than 30,000 professionals across Australia. Our ethos, 'People Caring for People,' reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, strong relationships, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.