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 two experienced Category Managers to join our procurement team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. These roles will focus on non-clinical categories across hospital operations, driving value, operational alignment, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for non-clinical categories including catering, linen services, waste management, facilities management, maintenance, and nursing agencies.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with operational needs and organisational goals.
• Engage closely with internal stakeholders across hospital sites to understand on-the-ground requirements and ensure practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including distributors, OEMs, and global brands
• Drive commercial outcomes through negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Support and refine operating models across facilities and support services to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

About You

• Proven experience in category management, preferably within healthcare or complex service environments.
• Strong background in non-clinical procurement categories such as facilities, catering, waste, linen, or agency labour.
• Demonstrated experience managing business services and professional services categories including areas such as records management, labour hire, and agency services.
• Deep understanding of supplier ecosystems including distributors and branded suppliers.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative and consultative approach.
• Ability to translate stakeholder needs into practical procurement outcomes rather than purely theoretical solutions.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to critical hospital operations within a leading healthcare organisation.
• Collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
• Fixed-term role with high-impact responsibilities across multiple service categories.

 What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at (insert site name). All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 14th August 2026

Reference number: JR114461

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.