Procurement Category Specialist

St John WA has been serving the Western Australian community since 1922. Our organisation has grown into an integrated healthcare provider, connecting people across WA to lifesaving emergency services, urgent care, and health education.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the safety, wellbeing, and health of everyone, no matter where in WA they live. Our services are powered by more than 8,000 dedicated employees and volunteers who bring care, skill, and compassion to every corner of the state.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Procurement Category Specialist to join our Supply Chain department on a Permanent full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday located in Belmont.

You will be responsible for overseeing the entire commercial lifecycle of designated procurement categories, including sourcing, contract management and supplier relationships.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development of strategic plans for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, priorities and budget.
• Manage the sourcing process, including the preparation of RFXs, market testing, supplier negotiations and contract award
• Managing drafting, negotiation and administration of contract to ensure clear terms, mitigate risks and drive compliance.
• Ensure the organisation is effectively monitoring supplier performance to ensure service levels, costs efficiency and quality standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholder to understand their needs, provide strategic advice on procurement solutions, and drive collaboration to ensure procurement aligns with business goals
• Identify, assess and manage procurement-related risks.
• Assume responsibility of assigned procurement categories, providing leadership and autonomy in decision-making, from strategy development to execution
• Provide support to Procurement colleagues by sharing best practices, balancing workloads and stepping in to assist with high-priority projects as required.
• Maintain a clear pipeline of ongoing procurement activities, ensuring all projects are tracked updated, and communicated to relevant stakeholders regularly.
• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, enhance supplier performance and reduce costs.

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What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain management, ideally in a complex environment (essential).
• Relevant tertiary qualification aligned to ambit of this position i.e. Strategic Supply Chain Management, or Logistics and Procurement (essential).
• C Class drivers’ license (essential).
• Experience in ICT procurement (highly regarded though not essential)
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or willingness to obtain.
• Background in corporate, health, community or commercial based sectors.
• Experience in managing the full commercial lifecycle, including sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 2 days’ Work from home option after probation period
• 17.5% leave loading
• Corporate uniform
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Consumer discounts
• Discounts on first aid equipment
• Complimentary First Aid Training
• Complimentary ambulance cover

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for this opportunity, please click Apply Now. You will need to complete the online application form and must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Applicants will receive an automated receipt on application. If you have not received this email, please contact the Talent Sourcing team prior to the closing date and time. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications that do not include both a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Talent Sourcing Consultant, Beth Duncan via email on careers@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Friday 12th June 2026 at 6:00pm

St John WA is committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.

St John WA is a child-safe organisation and takes a proactive approach to child safety. We ensure all children engaged in St John WA services are protected, respected, and empowered. Our commitment is supported by clear policies and procedures that reinforce our safeguarding practices. 

St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.