WSLHD - Supply Chain Category Manager - Finance
Drive strategic procurement and category management across WSLHD
Turn commercial insight into measurable healthcare value and impact
Shape smarter, more sustainable procurement across a major health network
Manage strategic procurement, category opportunities and commercial improvement to deliver better value across Western Sydney healthcare.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:
Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration:
$118,821 - $140,201 per annum
Hours Per Week:
38
Location:
Main office in Westmead (This is a LHD wide role)
Where you'll be working
Based atWestmead Hospital, this is an opportunity to join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and influence procurement across a complex and diverse healthcare environment.
Working with clinical, corporate and supply chain stakeholders, you'll help create innovative approaches that strengthen performance, support sustainability and deliver value for the community.
Join a collaborative Supply Chain team supporting a major metropolitan health network
Build strong partnerships with clinical, corporate and industry stakeholders
Influence procurement strategies that support quality, safety and operational efficiency
Work in an environment where innovation, evidence and continuous improvement are valued
Contribute to better outcomes for patients, staff and the Western Sydney community
What you'll be doing
You'll lead the systems, processes and commercial activity supporting corporate and clinical procurement projects across WSLHD.




Using category management expertise, market insight and financial analysis, you'll identify opportunities to improve performance, generate savings and maximise value.
Lead procurement projects including rebate schemes, contracts and new procurement initiatives
Identify and deliver cost-saving, value-add, investment and disinvestment opportunities
Develop robust business cases, cost-benefit analyses and performance measures to guide decisions
Lead horizon scanning, research and evaluation to identify emerging procurement opportunities
Strengthen governance, stakeholder capability and supplier partnerships through education, training and effective commercial practices
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
Ability to analyse and solve complex challenges / problems, including option appraisals
Experience in critical literature evaluation, change management, research and quality assurance activities
Good understanding of financial management and contract management
Relevant post-graduate qualifications or professional experience in management, business, commerce, accounting




Understanding of supply chain activities and how systems should support them, so as to be able to act as business owner of processes related to procurement project
Make a difference with NSW Health
Bring your procurement and commercial expertise to NSW Health, where you'll grow your career, collaborate with diverse teams and make a meaningful impact.
Join us to deliver smarter procurement, greater value and better health outcomes.
Requisition ID:
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Applications Close:
16 September ****
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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Please note:
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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📌 Wslhd - Supply Chain Category Manager - Finance (Sydney)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sydney