Technology Procurement Manager
Create sustainable value. Influence senior leaders. Shape the future of Procurement at HCF.
We’re looking for a Technology Procurement Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable procurement value across the HCF Group. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and will suit someone who enjoys partnering with the business, innovating, and uplifting organisational capability.
In this highly visible role, you will work closely with senior leaders and collaborate across procurement, technology and broader business functions to deliver commercial outcomes, enhance processes, and support continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
Plan and manage the end-to-end lifecycle for assigned technology procurement categories, developing value-generation strategies and delivering initiatives that translate these into tangible benefits for HCF.
Build and manage a forward procurement initiative pipeline, leading sourcing activities, tender evaluations, negotiations, contracting and implementation.
Drive the rollout of the Supplier Management Framework across spend categories in partnership with key stakeholders.
Develop strong, collaborative relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers and procurement colleagues to achieve best-value outcomes.
Act as a trusted business partner, supporting stakeholders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and change adoption.
Provide insights on supply markets, spend profiles, performance, risks and opportunities to inform decision-making.
Support the development and uplift of Procurement infrastructure, processes and practices.
What you’ll bring
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology or similar.
3–5 years’ experience in mid-senior procurement roles (Category Manager or above).
Industry certification or membership (e.g., CIPS) preferred.
Strong commercial, business and financial acumen.
Solid understanding of customer experience and customer-centric principles.
Proven ability to build rapport quickly and influence stakeholders across all levels with a collaborative, results-focused approach.
Advanced knowledge of procurement practices and driving value through vendor relationships.
Experience delivering and tracking cost savings in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to interpret commercial and quantitative data to manage both category and supplier performance.
About HCF
At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.
We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.
Culture & Benefits
Purpose-driven passion
We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.
Wellness and work-life balance
We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:
Flexible working arrangements
50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
Family-friendly certified employer
18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.
Collaboration and inclusivity
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.
Continuous learning and growth
We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.
Next steps
If you require any adjustments to assist you in making your application or during the recruitment or onboarding process, please reach out to Talent Acquisition – [email protected] to discuss.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications at their earliest convenience, as at HCF, we review applications as they are submitted, and may have filled the role prior to the job closing date.
