As the Category Director you will be responsible for leading a category team and have accountability for the development and implementation of the category strategic vision ensuring its alignment with the overall procurement strategy for Queensland Health. You will also be responsible for managing and providing leadership, support and guidance to the category team and for developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies.

What you'll do

• Oversee the development, coordination and implementation of the category strategy and monitor and report on progress, including input to performance reports for the governing body for QH's procurement strategy and other key stakeholders.
• Develop deep category, product and supplier knowledge to facilitate the planning, coordination and realisation of projects and activities that drive continuous improvement within the category and the procurement function.
• Manage and control the agreed overhead budget for the category team.
• Ensure adequate analysis and planning is undertaken to enable effective supplier negotiations which delivers a sound cost base and strategic commercial agreements which optimise value for money.
• Ensure early procurement engagement in significant spend areas to maximise procurement's impact.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Demonstrates a visible and active commitment to personal well-being, health and safe workplaces and activities and continuously looks to improve the health, safety and environment performance of Queensland Health.
• Guides the team to obtain essential information, focus on the key objectives, recognise the relevant options available, select an appropriate course of action and set in motion an implementation plan to deliver the right commercial outcomes.
• Encourages and rewards new ideas that improve on commercial, organisational and customer outcomes and empowers the team to adapt and apply them to the working environment.
• Continually builds and maintains capability of self and team through on-going professional and personal development.
• Has demonstrated and extensive experience in category management and leadership roles and a deep understanding of category management processes.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
• Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.