Senior Category and Contracts Specialist

Mater Health Services; Australia; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development and learning

Generous salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Health Services seeks a Senior Category & Contracts Specialist to lead strategic category and contract management for value-for-money outcomes. The role drives end-to-end procurement, including high-value sourcing, while mitigating risk and building strong partnerships across Mater.

You will manage supplier performance, develop contract strategies, and deliver continuous improvement within Procurement and Supply Chain Operations at Mater's Newstead campus.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement, category and contract management experience in a large organisation.
• Strong expertise in commercial negotiation, contract development and supplier management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic procurement and category initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category and contract strategies to deliver value for money.
• Lead end-to-end procurement and tender activities, including high-value and complex sourcing.
• Identify opportunities to improve value from Mater’s procurement spend and deliver measurable benefits.
• Develop category plans, sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.
• Support the negotiation and execution of commercial contracts.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve complex issues.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Maintain category, supplier, contract, spend and performance information for decisions.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Category management

Supplier management

Data analytics

E-procurement systems

Education

Procurement qualification or certification

Job description

Senior Category and Contracts Specialist

Job no: 506730
Work type: Permanent
Location: Newstead
Categories: All other

About the role

Mater have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Category & Contracts Specialist to join our team for a permanent position in the team based at Mater’s Newstead campus. In this influential role, you’ll play a key part in driving the delivery of value for money through the design and implementation of best practice procurement methodologies.

As the Senior Category & Contracts Specialist, you will lead strategic category and contract management activities to deliver value, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement across Mater. The role will evolve a strong customer-focused culture within Procurement and Supply Chain Operations that builds collaborative relationships and influences a positive business partnering approach. The successful candidate will:

• Develop and implement category and contract strategies to deliver value for money.
• Lead and support end-to-end procurement and tender activities, including high-value and complex sourcing.
• Identify opportunities to improve value from Mater’s procurement spend and deliver measurable benefits.
• Develop category plans, sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.
• Support the negotiation and execution of commercial contracts.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve complex customer and supplier issues.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Maintain category, supplier, contract, spend and performance information to support effective decision-making.
• Identify market trends, innovation opportunities and industry developments to inform category strategies.

About you

You are a commercially astute, driven, and go-getter procurement professional who thrives in a complex environment and enjoys building trusted partnerships to deliver meaningful outcomes. A hands-on approach enables you to proactively identify opportunities and overcome challenges, consistently driving value and excellence.

• Extensive experience in procurement, category and contract management within a large, complex organisation
• Strong expertise in commercial negotiation, contract development and supplier management
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic procurement and category initiatives
• Demonstrated experience managing complex supplier and stakeholder issues and resolving performance concerns
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using e-procurement systems and generating meaningful insights from data
• A relevant procurement or business qualification or certification (desirable)
• A commitment to Mater’s Mission, Values and behavioural standards, with a strong focus on collaboration, integrity and service excellence

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.

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?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

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.

Applications close Sunday 11 th October 2026

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time