Reference Number: [[id]] :  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Category Managers â Strategic Sourcing to join the Procurement & Supply Chain division.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our six main campuses:  Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.  About the Role:  This role requires a commercially astute procurement professional who can lead strategic sourcing programs, develop mature category strategies, and negotiate high-value commercial arrangements that support Northern Healthâs clinical and operational service delivery.  This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies, leading complex sourcing activities, driving commercial value, and enhancing sustainability, probity, and supply chain resilience in line with sector obligations and organisational priorities.  To be successful in this role you will have:  Experience in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation capability with a focus on value, risk, and total cost of ownership. Proven ability to lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market engagement, evaluation, governance and contract execution. Understanding of procurement compliance requirements, including probity, legislation, modern slavery, ESG and related governance frameworks. Highly effective stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills across clinical, operational and executive groups. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear business cases, recommendations and reports. Contribution to continuous improvement and capability uplift across procurement processes and systems. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline preferred; professional procurement accreditation (e.g. CIPS) desirable.  Next Steps  If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.  For further details, please refer to the Position Description . Alternatively, you can contact Ishmeet Singh, Divisional Director on 0415863600.  Applications close 20 February 2026.   Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
