Strategic Clinical Procurement Lead

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Strategic Category Manager - Clinical to lead category strategies and procurement across the public health system. This secondment role oversees contracting, supplier relationships, and performance management to deliver high-quality healthcare and value for New Zealanders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence national procurement practices, and drive commercial outcomes across multiple locations nationwide during a 12-month

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Proven experience leading strategic category management and sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities are required.
• Demonstrated financial and market analysis skills and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full commercial lifecycle of a designated category.
• Develop category strategies and enable Sourcing Managers to deliver value.
• Influence national procurement practices and supplier performance management.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Financial analysis

Market analysis

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Strategic Category Manager - Clinical to lead category strategies and procurement across the public health system. This secondment role oversees contracting, supplier relationships, and performance management to deliver high-quality healthcare and value for New Zealanders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence national procurement practices, and drive commercial outcomes across multiple locations nationwide during a 12-month