ICT Procurement Category Manager (Health Mgr Lvl 3)

ICT Procurement Category Manager (Health Mgr Lvl 3) - Temp FT

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, working 38 hours per week until 31 March, 2026. 
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $2,354.41 - $2,674.64 per week

Requisition ID: REQ524126
Application Close Date: 27/10/2024
Interview Date Range: 30/10/2024 - 06/11/2024
Contact Details: Mitchell Clancy – 0460 033 585 | Mitchell.clancy@health.nsw.gov.au

About The Opportunity
Join an innovative procurement team focused on outcomes that improve patient and staff experience. This role will work with a broad range of internal stakeholders across all streams up to the executive level. 

The ICT Category Manager will deliver state-wide led ICT procurement initiatives, seek efficiencies within current ICT goods and services and implement new projects to generate innovation and revenue.

You will have proven achievement in implementing category management within a large and complex service industry organisation, this will also include relevant procurement qualifications or equivalent experience in procurement.

The Procurement Team in which this role sits works flexibility across the organisation and in a new ways of working hub based at Liverpool Hospital.

What you'll be doing

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Relevant qualification and/or extensive experience in procurement and category management in a large and complex/diverse health organisation. This includes strong knowledge and practical experience in working with commercial and contract negotiations, interpreting contract terms, and contract and supplier/vendor management.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Government ICT Services Prequalification Scheme and the associated Procure IT Framework
3. Understanding of supply chain activities and supporting systems and a proven capacity to develop, implement and promote procurement and category management initiatives, including the capability to plan, manage change, improve performance and project manage.
4. Strong analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret information, prepare written reports and achieve business focused solutions
5. Highly developed communication, leadership and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult, negotiate, influence and liaise effectively with people at all levels of the organisation and relevant suppliers
6. Ability to analyse and solve complex challenges and problems to inform decision making.
7. Ability to influence stakeholders in procurement processes and equipment rationalisation and proven engagement, collaboration and negotiation skills with the capability to build, maintain and use relationships with suppliers, customers and stakeholders.
8. Detailed understanding of procurement processes and the interaction with SWSLHD departments
9. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au  

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.