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 , you'll work as part of our centre-led Category & Contract Management team, developing category strategies, leading sourcing activities and managing key supplier relationships across a diverse Medical & Surgical portfolio.

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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 strong 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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- Solid 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 2026

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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 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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📌 Category & Contracts Specialist - Medical & Surgical (Newcastle)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Newcastle