Category Coordinator - Home Care
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
As our Category Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring IRT can deliver high quality Home Care services by sourcing the right goods and services, at the right time and at the right value. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you'll support the delivery of sustainable commercial outcomes through effective supplier category management, strong supplier relationships and negotiated commercial arrangements.
You'll partner with the business to understand customer choice, service delivery requirements and geographic needs, using market insights to identify and engage suppliers that align with IRT's strategic objectives.
If you're passionate about procurement, building strong relationships and making an impact in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a Full-Time 2-year Fixed Term Contract position with a view to permanency. The preference is for the successful candidate to be based out of Wollongong.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand customer needs, service delivery requirements and geographic coverage.
- Research market trends and identify suppliers that best meet IRT's Home Care requirements.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding and offboarding in line with the Home Care Third Party Supplier Framework.
- Support supplier negotiations and maintain agreed pricing arrangements.
- Create, execute and manage supplier contracts using Coupa Contract Management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Support contract owners by monitoring supplier performance and facilitating supplier review meetings.
- Act as an escalation point for supplier related issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including system integration projects and process enhancements.
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Business, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain Management are desirable.
- Experience in similar role in supplier management, procurement, contract administration or commercial support
- Experience in negotiation
- Results focused, driven to achieve targets within timeframes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Advanced Excel capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Experience with systems such as Coupa, AlayaCare, Salesforce or similar is desirable
- Experience within Aged Care, Home Care or Health Care with knowledge of an Associated Provider is desirable
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit, click “Apply Now”, complete your details and submit. You can also apply via our Careers page.
For questions, contact Recruitment@irt.org.au.
Please note: we can’t accept applications or resumes by email—apply through SEEK or our Careers page.
Successful applicants will complete pre-employment checks, including references, a functional assessment, and a National Criminal History Check.