Strategic Procurement Advisor — Complex Sourcing Negotiations

WorkSafe Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking a Senior Category Advisor for a fixed-term six-month backfill in Core Operations spend categories. Based in Geelong, you will lead complex sourcing, provide strategic procurement advice, and manage high-value tenders and supplier risk while engaging senior stakeholders.

This role requires strong commercial judgement, governance discipline and a proactive approach to delivering value across claims management, medical equipment & consumables, healthcare services

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and sourcing experience.
• Experience delivering major procurement projects on time.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Sound governance, risk and supplier management.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and contractual advice to internal stakeholders with timeliness and evidence-based approaches.
• Manage complex RFx activities including negotiations while upholding ethics and probity.
• Support category management plans, social procurement and demand management.
• Analyse spend data and market trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage supplier and category risks and ensure governance compliance.
• Escalate systemic contractual and commercial issues as needed.
• Support contract lifecycle activities including extensions and variations.
• Deliver initiatives within Core Operations Spend with accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and presentation skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking a Senior Category Advisor for a fixed-term six-month backfill in Core Operations spend categories. Based in Geelong, you will lead complex sourcing, provide strategic procurement advice, and manage high-value tenders and supplier risk while engaging senior stakeholders.

This role requires strong commercial judgement, governance discipline and a proactive approach to delivering value across claims management, medical equipment & consumables, healthcare services