Category Manager (Formulary)

About HealthShare VictoriaHealthShare Victoria (HSV) drives statewide surety, procurement and logistics supply chain services across Victoria's public health system. We deliver value and sustainable and reliable access to products and services at scale, ensuring public hospitals and health services can access what they need in a cost-effective and coordinated way.HSV is committed to building trusted business partnerships with Victoria’s public health sector that enable safe, high quality and sustainable healthcare for the Victorian community.
On 1 October 2026 HSV will transition into the Victorian Department of Health to enable greater integration and alignment between procurement, planning and policy, reducing duplication and ensuring Victoria's health system is well positioned to support a modern, networked health system.
About the RoleThe Category Manager (Formulary) is responsible for leading category management, strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives within HSV's pharmaceutical portfolio, while playing a pivotal role in the development and ongoing implementation of the Victorian Statewide Medicines Formulary.Working closely with clinicians, pharmacists, Victorian public health services, Safer Care Victoria, the Department of Health and pharmaceutical suppliers, you will lead the analysis of medicines data, stakeholder requirements and market intelligence to support statewide formulary decision-making and improve access to safe, effective and value-based medicines across Victoria.
Note: This is a 12-month Fixed term contract
Key Accountabilities Include, but are not limited to:Leading formulary development activities, including medicines analysis, stakeholder engagement and support for the Victorian Statewide Medicines Formulary.Managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes, including tender development, evaluation, negotiations and contract implementation for pharmaceutical categories.Building collaborative relationships with clinicians, pharmacists, health services, government stakeholders and pharmaceutical suppliers to achieve statewide outcomes.Conducting market, financial and utilisation analysis to identify cost drivers, risks, opportunities and procurement strategies.Managing supplier performance and contract outcomes to ensure value delivery, supply continuity and continuous improvement.
About YouExperience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing or commercial contract management.Experience working with pharmaceutical products, medicines procurement, pharmacy services or healthcare-related programs is essential.Demonstrated ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into practical recommendations and strategies.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, pharmacists, executives and suppliers.Tertiary qualifications in procurement, commerce, business, supply chain or a related field, or equivalent experience.An understanding of medicines formulary management, health sector procurement or clinical governance frameworks will be highly desirable.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Applications close on Friday 4 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
A full position description can be found on the HSV Careers Page. To express your interest, please submit your CV via LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you!
HSV is an all-inclusive employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTI and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.Probity checks are also conducted in the latter stages of the recruitment process.
Applicants requiring flexible working arrangements including part-time hours will be considered.