Category Manager

Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Ramsay Health Care is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our procurement team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role will lead procurement activities across key non-clinical categories that support hospital operations, driving commercial value, supplier performance and practical outcomes for our hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across non-clinical categories, including catering, linen, waste management, facilities management, maintenance and nursing agencies.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with operational requirements and broader organisational objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders across hospital sites to understand operational needs and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose procurement solutions.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships across distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and global brands.
• Drive commercial outcomes through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier performance management and cost optimisation.
• Review and improve operating models across facilities and support services to enhance efficiency, consistency and service delivery.

About You

You are an experienced procurement or category management professional who combines strong commercial acumen with a practical, stakeholder-focused approach.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in category management, ideally within healthcare or another complex, service-oriented environment.
• Experience across non-clinical procurement categories such as facilities management, catering, waste, linen or agency labour.
• Experience managing business and professional services categories, including records management, labour hire or agency services.
• A strong understanding of supplier ecosystems, including distributors, OEMs and branded suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams.
• The ability to translate operational requirements into commercially sound, practical solutions that deliver measurable value.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to influence procurement outcomes across critical hospital operations.
• A collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your work supports the delivery of quality healthcare.
• A national remit with exposure to diverse stakeholders, suppliers and service categories.
• A 2-year fixed-term opportunity to deliver meaningful commercial and operational outcomes.

What’s in It for You?

At Ramsay, we invest in our people and offer benefits to support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Career development: Recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy.
• Everyday savings: Ramsay Rewards, offering exclusive deals across more than 100 retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more.
• Health and wellbeing: Reduced hospital cover costs, enhanced extras limits on selected services, and pharmacy and allied health discounts.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working options where available, flexible leave and free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7.
• Financial benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing and discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay Health Care?

At Ramsay Health Care, People Caring for People is at the heart of everything we do. Joining our team means contributing to an organisation where procurement plays an important role in supporting our hospitals, our people and the communities we serve.

• National scale: Be part of one of Australia's largest private hospital operators, with a broad national network and diverse operational needs.
• Purpose-driven work: Help ensure our hospitals have the services and supplier partnerships they need to operate effectively.
• Professional growth: Work in a values-led organisation that supports collaboration, development and career opportunities across its network.

To Apply

All applications should include a CV outlining your experience and skills relevant to the role. Applications close Sunday, 8th November 2026.

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.