Category Manager

Jigsaw Talent Management; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus 15-25%

14–18 month fixed-term

Job summary

Jigsaw Talent Management is seeking a Category Lead - Technology in Melbourne CBD. You will own a high-profile technology portfolio spanning software, hardware and services, driving strategic procurement under a new CPO.

You’ll manage spend categories, lead supplier negotiations and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, shaping value and governance across the procurement function. A senior IC role with real commercial influence and a 14–18 month fixed-term, with potential for

Qualifications

• Strong Technology procurement background: category management, strategic sourcing, SOWs and contract negotiation.
• Sharp commercial judgement and the presence to influence senior stakeholders.
• Energy, utilities, resources or heavy industry experience and SAP/Ariba exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Own Technology spend categories, from category plans and sourcing strategy to negotiation and contract
• Lead complex, high-value sourcing events and supplier negotiations from start to finish
• Be the trusted commercial adviser to senior stakeholders, using spend data and market insight to drive value and manage risk
• Build commercial capability and governance across the procurement team

Skills

Technology procurement

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder influence

SAP/Ariba exposure

Job description

Category Lead - Technology | Melbourne CBD

Want to shape how a major infrastructure organisation buys technology?

This is a senior individual contributor role with real commercial influence. You'll own a high-profile Technology portfolio spanning software, hardware and professional services. The aim is to move IT procurement from tactical to strategic, under a newly appointed CPO.

What you'll do:

• Own Technology spend categories, from category plans and sourcing strategy to negotiation and contract
• Lead complex, high-value sourcing events and supplier negotiations from start to finish
• Be the trusted commercial adviser to senior stakeholders, using spend data and market insight to drive value and manage risk
• Build commercial capability and governance across the procurement team

What you'll bring:

• Strong Technology procurement background: category management, strategic sourcing, SOWs and contract negotiation
• Sharp commercial judgement and the presence to influence senior stakeholders
• Energy, utilities, resources or heavy industry experience and SAP/Ariba exposure highly regarded

$170-190K incl. super plus a strong performance bonus (15-25%)

Initial 14-18 month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend or go permanent