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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate and Infrastructure – Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
• Salary: $89,007 to $98,991 – ASO5 – Full Time / Ongoing – Permanent

Overview:

The Category Manager is responsible for undertaking sourcing activities related to a designated category to ensure value for money is realised, contracts deliver the required outcomes, and risks are appropriately managed across SA Health through the procurement process.

 The key outcomes for this role are:

• Strategies are executed that enable SA Health operating through effective procurement initiatives across SA Health.
• Procurement negotiation strategies comply with SA Public Sector policy requirements and identify control measures to effectively manage SA Health’s commercial risk.
• Expert procurement services are provided to stakeholders that facilitate value for money outcomes and the procurement of commercially sound deliverables.
• Procured goods and services meet the business requirements of SA Health.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is a business unit within SA Health and is central to SA Health's ability to deliver high quality health care services. PSCM is responsible for the processes and services that underpin procurement and supply chain operations across SA Health.

We understand the importance of culture and our people are our priority. By joining PSCM we want to ensure you have the right skills and the right training to do your job well. 

We offer a flexible approach towards work, including an up to two days’ work from home arrangement, and the opportunity to grow and develop your career.

The position is based in the state-of-the-art Bragg Centre Building, located in the heart of the biomedical precinct in the CBD.

PSCM was the first Government Department in South Australia to receive accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), this is an exciting opportunity to give back to your community whilst joining a team who are leading the way across government procurement.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Job ref: 934552

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Conditions

• An appropriate degree qualification in a business, commerce, supply chain or procurement related field.
• Experience in the procurement of goods and services and/or conducting tendering processes within a health-related field.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and Government policies associated with procurement and the sale of Government assets.
• Knowledge of current and emerging procurement processes.
• Understanding of health sector services and activities.
• Knowledge of the functions and processes of the State Procurement Board.