• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Corporate Services – Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
• Salary: $84,522 to $94,003 – ASO5 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

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.

Desirable Experience/Attributes:

• Technical Knowledge: Good understanding of IT products, services, and trends.
• Strategic Sourcing: Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for optimal outcomes in public sector environment.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Skills in building and managing relationships with IT suppliers.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, cost analysis, and total cost of ownership calculations.
• Project Management: Experience in managing procurement projects effectively.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Thorough understanding of procurement regulations and risk mitigation.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market data and procurement metrics.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Change Management: Experience in driving change and innovation in IT procurement processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 868843

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) 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.

Enquiries

PSCM People Culture and Capability

Phone:  8425 0534

E-mail:  HealthPSCM-BusinessServicesHR@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 29 June 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

• 868843 - ICT Category Manager - Corporate Services – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines