Procurement Planning Manager

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Health Manager Level 3 for a temporary full-time role until 1 October 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment). The position delivers senior operational procurement functions across NSLHD, including planning, tender management and performance reporting.

You will work with NSLHD stakeholders and HealthShare NSW to maximise value for money, ensure procurement compliance and identify efficiency savings.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, contracts, business or related field.
• Experience analysing procurement, financial or contract information and translating data into practical recommendations, reports and procurement actions.
• Experience planning and managing procurement projects, including tender or quotation processes, with strong analytical, planning and time-management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to conduct complex negotiations and a consultative approach to strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational procurement functions for NSLHD, including procurement planning, tender and quotation management, procurement analysis, project delivery and performance reporting.
• Plan, coordinate and execute procurement activities across assigned categories and projects, working with NSLHD stakeholders and HealthShare NSW to achieve value for money and compliance.
• Analyse procurement and contract data, identify procurement opportunities and develop project plans to support category management.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager and other staff to ensure procurement activities comply with NSW Health, NSW Government and NSLHD requirements.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 1 October 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $2,635.66 - $2,994.16 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ688422

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Procurement and Contract Management Office, NSLHD

What You'll Be Doing

The position is responsible for the provision of senior operational procurement functions for NSLHD, including procurement planning, tender and quotation management, procurement analysis, project delivery and performance reporting.

The position will plan, coordinate and execute procurement activities across assigned categories and projects, working closely with NSLHD stakeholders and HealthShare NSW to achieve value for money, procurement compliance, service requirements and identified savings and efficiency outcomes.

The role is also responsible for analysing procurement and contract data, identifying procurement opportunities, developing procurement project plans, supporting category management activities and monitoring procurement performance.

The position will work closely with the Procurement Manager and other Procurement, Contracts and Commercial staff to ensure procurement activities are delivered in accordance with NSW Health, NSW Government and NSLHD procurement requirements.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, contracts, business or a related field and / or equivalent professional experience in those fields.
• Demonstrated experience analysing procurement, financial or contract information and translating complex data into practical recommendations, reports and procurement actions.
• Demonstrated experience planning and managing procurement projects, including tender or quotation processes, supported by strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and time-management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to conduct complex negotiations, coupled with a consultative and facilitative approach to problem solving and strategy development.

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Applications Close: 18 September 2026