Job Description
Category & Contracts Specialist - Medical & Surgical n
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Work type:
Permanent
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Location:
Newstead
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Categories:
All other
About the role n
Join Mater as a
Category & Contract Specialist - Medical & Surgical
and help drive value for money across Mater's procurement activities.
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Based in
Newstead
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This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to work on complex and high-value procurement activities while partnering with stakeholders across a large and diverse healthcare organisation.
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This is
a full-time, 6 month, maximum-term
contract opportunity with the potential to transition to a permanent position.
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Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including panel establishment, aggregation, and standardisation.
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Analyse demand, utilisation, and market dynamics to identify savings, risk, and innovation opportunities.
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Partner with clinical stakeholders to align procurement decisions with patient outcomes and safety.
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Maintain category, supplier, contract, spend and performance information to support effective decision-making.
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About you n
You're an experienced procurement professional with robust category and contract management skills and a commercial mindset.
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You will bring:
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Demonstrated experience managing categories of spend within a large,



complex organisation.
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Experience leading high-complexity and high-value end-to-end procurement activities.
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Strong experience across category management, sourcing strategies, tenders and contract management.
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Proven ability to identify opportunities and deliver value from procurement spend.
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Strong stakeholder, negotiation and relationship management skills.
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Experience managing complex supplier and customer issues.
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Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
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A relevant procurement or business qualification or certification will be highly regarded.
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Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research . With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.
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At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research,



creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.
What's in it for you n
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Career growth opportunities
across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
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Professional development and learning
through Mater Education, external partners and internal development programs
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Generous salary packaging
to help maximise your take-home pay
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Health and wellbeing support,
including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
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Fitness Passport
access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
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Discounted parking
and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
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A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
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Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.
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Applications close 11 October ****
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Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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Advertised:
18 Sep **** E. Australia Standard Time
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Applications close:
11 Oct **** E. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Category & Contracts Specialist - Medical & Surgical (Canberra)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Canberra