Procurement Category Manager - Clinical
Procurement Category Manager – Clinical
Southern Cross Healthcare, National Support Office, Auckland
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a full-time Procurement Category Manager – Clinical to join our Supply Chain and Procurement team here at Southern Cross Healthcare.
Based in our Auckland National Support Office, this role plays an important part in the team by defining and executing category strategies, running sourcing activity, manage shortages, and ensuring that products and services meet legislative and SC requirements.
This role will be responsible for:
- Developing category plans in alignment with the business
- Providing product sourcing services to the Southern Cross Healthcare group
- Coordinating product evaluations and producing recommendations for all aspects associated with medical devices
- Identifying and actioning improvements in procurement and supply chain activities
- Maintaining a deep understanding of medical supplies portfolio, keeping up with latest trends, developments, risks, alternate sources of supply and technology impacting the products and services
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Extensive procurement experience, ideally within healthcare
- Clinical background preferred
- An in-depth knowledge of clinical products and processes would be advantageous
- Sound commercial skills with an understanding of project management methodologies
- Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels of seniority and expertise
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstratable knowledge and management of computer systems (excel spreadsheets and database maintenance to an intermediate level)
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Funded health insurance
- Christmas and New Year breaks
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
- Wellbeing programme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.
Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.
We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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