Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- 12 month Fixed-Term Full Time contract (maternity leave cover)
- Managers and Administrative Workers Grade 5
- Located at Level 1, 541 St Kilda Road, Prahran
- Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
The Department
The Procurement, Property and Supply Chain Department is the principal procurement, warehousing and distribution centre for Bayside Health Alfred Care Group.
Procurement supports the Health Service in the pursuit of its strategic goals by providing an effective and efficient service. Procurement is responsible for governance and compliance across all procurement activities within the Health Service with a focus on managing costs and risks in line with three (3) overarching objectives as follows:
- Value for money
- Quality services; and
- Alignment with business needs.
The department also has oversight of commercial tenancy arrangements including numerous of retail precincts within the hospital campus.
The Role
The Category Manager – Generalist will be responsible for the end‑to‑end strategic management of a diverse procurement portfolio spanning clinical (direct) and non‑clinical (indirect) categories. This includes, but is not limited to, clinical consumables and services, construction and facilities, support services, and information technology.
Operating in a complex care environment, the role partners closely with clinical, corporate, and operational stakeholders to deliver value for money, risk-managed supply, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes that support Alfred Care Group’s mission of delivering safe, compassionate, and sustainable care.
Key areas of responsibilities include:
- Category & Strategic Sourcing
- Stakeholder & Clinical Engagement
- Contract & Supplier Management
- Financial, Risk & Compliance Management
Experience and Qualifications Required
- Proven working experience in a senior sourcing or procurement role.
- Familiarity with strategic sourcing and category management methods.
- Subject matter expertise across diverse procurement portfolio spanning clinical (direct) and non‑clinical (indirect) categories.
- Strong Interpersonal skills to build strong, trusted relationships with clinical leaders, care service managers, facilities, IT, finance, and executive stakeholders.
- Strong project management and leadership skills.
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
- Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
- Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Steve McBride, Head of Procurement at 0419 001 152 or [email protected].
Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 22nd May 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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