Procurement Category Manager

Date: 13 Jun 2025

Location: Docklands, VIC, AU

Company: Wesfarmers Health

Wesfarmers Health is growing – fast – as we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians.

 

Our portfolio includes well-known names like Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy, as well as our medi-aesthetics brands, Clear Skincare Clinics and SILK Laser Clinics. In the digital space, we’re proud to have SISU Health and InstantScripts—and most recently, we’ve launched our newest beauty retail brand, atomica.

 

About us:

 

What began in 1910 as a small co-operative of just three pharmacies has grown into Wesfarmers Health—a leading Australian organisation in health, beauty, and wellness.

 

Today, Wesfarmers Health proudly employs over 3,600 team members, all committed to delivering accessible, innovative, and trusted health and beauty services to Australians nationwide, across retail, medi-aesthetics, digital health, and wholesale and supply chain operations.

 

What you’ll do:

 

Drive value, innovation, and efficiency across our indirect procurement spend.

 

We're seeking a results-driven professional to lead Category Management and Strategic Sourcing initiatives. You’ll develop and execute category plans, identify cost-saving and innovation opportunities, and build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Develop and maintain category strategies aligned with business goals
  • Identify and deliver value through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement
  • Prepare and present compelling business cases for procurement initiatives
  • Ensure procurement practices meet compliance, safety, and performance standards
  • Support franchise partners in achieving indirect procurement value

 

Bring your expertise to influence spend, elevate procurement standards, and contribute to a culture of safety and performance.

 

What you’ll bring:

 

  • Demonstrated experience in procurement category management
  • Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract and category management, negotiations, supplier relationships, and data analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to manage commercial supplier relationships effectively
  • Skilled in delivering clear commercial advice and recommendations to leadership
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, adept at handling challenges and conflicts
  • Experienced in procurement data analytics, including spend analysis and savings tracking
  • Proven success in managing tenders and negotiating favourable outcomes
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • A degree in Business, Engineering, Finance or related discipline

 

Why us?  

 

  • Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics.
  • Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group.
  • Novated leasing options
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation.  
  • Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym 
  • Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers). 

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

 

Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices. 

 

As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement.