Category Manager – FFE & Capital Equipment
- Lead procurement strategy and execution for FF&E and capital equipment.
- Manage complex, high-value procurement projects in collaboration with various stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with policies and monitor portfolio performance.
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements available
- Flexible location across NSW, VIC,SA, ACT and TAS
About the role
The Category Manager – FF&E and Capital Equipment leads procurement across Calvary's furniture, fittings and equipment (FF&E) and capital equipment portfolio, encompassing medical equipment acquisition, facility fit-out and refurbishment, asset replacement programs, and large-scale capital project procurement.
The role manages complex, high-value, project-based procurement in close partnership with Facilities, Capital Works, Clinical, and Finance stakeholders. It is responsible for delivering commercial outcomes through rigorous sourcing, disciplined contract management, and active lifecycle oversight that protect Calvary's capital investment and support safe, effective service delivery across the network.
Your main duties will include:
- Lead procurement strategy and execution across the FF&E and capital equipment portfolio, including medical equipment, facility fit-outs and refurbishments, infrastructure assets, technology and major replacement programs.
- Develop and manage category plans incorporating project pipelines, supply market assessments, sourcing strategies, procurement calendars and contract management frameworks.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and tendering for high-value and complex capital items, including Total Cost of Ownership analysis, evaluation frameworks and post-award transition management.
- Negotiate and manage contracts and supplier performance, ensuring appropriate commercial terms, pricing, warranties, maintenance obligations, performance guarantees, contract compliance and end-of-life arrangements.
- Partner with Capital Works, Facilities, Clinical and Finance stakeholders to embed procurement early in project planning, develop specifications, manage lead times and ensure clinical and operational requirements are effectively addressed.
- Monitor and report portfolio performance, including spend, savings, KPIs, supplier performance and commercial outcomes, while ensuring compliance with Calvary policies and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
About you
Essential
- Minimum 3–5 years' procurement experience with demonstrated capability in capital, FF&E or complex project-based procurement.
- Proven ability to lead high-value, multi-stage sourcing processes including RFT preparation, tender evaluation and Total Cost of Ownership analysis.
- Experience negotiating capital contracts with appropriate commercial terms, warranty provisions and lifecycle management obligations.
- Ability to work effectively within project environments across Capital Works, Facilities and Clinical stakeholders with competing timelines.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills with experience in spend analysis, benefits modelling and savings reporting.
- High standard of written communication including sourcing strategies, evaluation reports and contract recommendation papers.
Desirable
- Tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, commerce, construction management or a related discipline.
- CIPS qualification or equivalent.
- Experience in healthcare, aged care or other capital-intensive regulated environments.
- Familiarity with reading architectural and design drawings.
- Experience with medical equipment procurement and TGA regulatory requirements.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role
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