Strategic Category Manager – FF&E & Capital Equipment (Hybrid)

Calvary; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways andcar

Job summary

Calvary is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement across FF&E and capital equipment, guiding medical equipment, facility fit-outs and large project procurements. You will work closely with Facilities, Capital Works, Clinical and Finance to embed procurement early in projects and drive substantial cost savings through robust sourcing, contract management and lifecycle oversight.

You will manage high-value sourcing, vendor performance, and end-to-end tender processes, ensuring compliant

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' procurement experience with demonstrated capability in capital, FF&E or complex project-based procurement.
• Proven ability to lead high-value, multi-stage sourcing processes including RFT preparation, tender evaluation and Total Cost of Ownership analysis.
• Experience negotiating capital contracts with appropriate commercial terms, warranty provisions and lifecycle management obligations.
• Ability to work effectively within project environments across Capital Works, Facilities and Clinical stakeholders with competing timelines.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with experience in spend analysis, benefits modelling and savings reporting.
• High standard of written communication including sourcing strategies, evaluation reports and contract recommendation papers.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and execution across the FF&E and capital equipment portfolio, including medical equipment, facility fit-outs and refurbishments, infrastructure assets, technology and major replacement programs.
• Develop and manage category plans incorporating project pipelines, supply market assessments, sourcing strategies, procurement calendars and contract management frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tendering for high-value and complex capital items, including Total Cost of Ownership analysis, evaluation frameworks and post-award transition management.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and supplier performance, ensuring appropriate commercial terms, pricing, warranties, maintenance obligations, performance guarantees, contract compliance and end-of-life arrangements.
• Partner with Capital Works, Facilities, Clinical and Finance stakeholders to embed procurement early in project planning, develop specifications, manage lead times and ensure clinical and operational requirements are effectively addressed.
• Monitor and report portfolio performance, including spend, savings, KPIs, supplier performance and commercial outcomes, while ensuring compliance with Calvary policies and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing & tendering

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, commerce, construction management or related

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Calvary is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement across FF&E and capital equipment, guiding medical equipment, facility fit-outs and large project procurements. You will work closely with Facilities, Capital Works, Clinical and Finance to embed procurement early in projects and drive substantial cost savings through robust sourcing, contract management and lifecycle oversight.

You will manage high-value sourcing, vendor performance, and end-to-end tender processes, ensuring compliant