Category Manager

The Star Gold Coast; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on site

Discounted parking

Restaurant discounts

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

The Star invites applications for a commercially focused Category Manager to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team in Sydney. You will develop and execute category strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier innovation and long-term value, while leading strategic sourcing initiatives and contract management.

Partner with stakeholders, optimize spend, and implement new supplier arrangements with minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Track record in contract negotiation and supplier performance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and category plans.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Drive supplier performance and value delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize spend.
• Implement new supplier arrangements with minimal disruption.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Job description

We are seeking a commercially focused Category Manager to join the Procurement & Supply Chain team. You will play a key role in developing and executing category strategies that deliver sustainable cost savings, operational efficiencies, supplier innovation, and long-term business value across the organisation.

In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate and manage supplier contracts, drive supplier performance, and partner closely with stakeholders across the business to optimise spend and achieve commercial outcomes. You will be responsible for developing category plans, managing procurement pipelines, identifying market opportunities, and ensuring successful implementation of new supplier arrangements while minimising business disruption.

To succeed, you will bring strong commercial acumen, proven experience in category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a track record of delivering measurable commercial benefits in complex organisations is highly important.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to influence strategic business outcomes, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a high performing procurement function.

What we can offer you:

• Complimentary meal on site every day including hot meals, sandwich bar and more
• Discounted parking + other transport options
• Up to 30% discounts across award winning restaurants and accommodation
• An organisation that values diversity, teamwork and being your best self
• Lifestyle discounts including gym memberships, retail discounts and dry-cleaning services

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position.

Our culture

At The Star, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that we know will contribute to exceptional experiences for our guests, a great place to work for our team members and positive outcomes for our communities. We believe in authenticity that embodies our Company values = Build Memorable Connections, Own It, Lead with Integrity, and Take Good Care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. We recognise the distinctive challenges that trans and gender-diverse applicants may encounter during the recruitment process. We offer a range of flexible working options for team members to find a balance between work and life that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

The Star was awarded WGEA Employer of Citation for Gender Equality (2022-24) and has been recognised as a 2024 GOLD Employer by the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), which evaluates LGBTQI+ inclusiveness in the workplace.

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