At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships in healthcare procurement.
- Company: Join Mater, Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare network.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, career growth, and health support.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your procurement skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 59.38 - 59.38 $ per hour.
Join Mater as a Category & Contract Specialist – Medical & Surgical and help drive value for money across Mater’s procurement activities. Based in Newstead, you’ll work as part of our centre-led Category & Contract Management team, developing category strategies, leading sourcing activities and managing key supplier relationships across a diverse Medical & Surgical portfolio. This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to work on complex and high-value procurement activities while partnering with stakeholders across a large and diverse healthcare organisation. This is a full-time, 6 month, maximum-term contract opportunity with the potential to transition to a permanent position.
Salary range: $54.57- $59.38 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:
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including panel establishment, aggregation, and standardisation.
- Analyse demand, utilisation, and market dynamics to identify savings, risk, and innovation opportunities.
- Partner with clinical stakeholders to align procurement decisions with patient outcomes and safety.
- Maintain category, supplier, contract, spend and performance information to support effective decision‑making.
About you:
You’re an experienced procurement professional with strong category and contract management skills and a commercial mindset. You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience managing categories of spend within a large, complex organisation.
- Experience leading high‑complexity and high‑value end‑to‑end procurement activities.
- Strong experience across category management, sourcing strategies, tenders and contract management.
- Proven ability to identify opportunities and deliver value from procurement spend.
- Strong stakeholder, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Experience managing complex supplier and customer issues.
- Excellent communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
- A relevant procurement or business qualification or certification will be highly regarded.
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, external partners 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.
Applications close 11 October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date. 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). Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Category & Contracts Specialist employer: Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton
Mater is an exceptional employer located in Rockhampton, offering a supportive and values-driven work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With access to generous salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to health and wellbeing, Mater empowers its employees to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team where your contributions are recognised, and you can advance your career in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Contact Details:
Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton Recruitment Team
