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.
Salary range: $62.74 - $67.20 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
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
Why join us?
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.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater
Applications close Sunday 11th October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.
Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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