Category Manager-1

Hastings Deering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Career growth opportunities

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Hastings Deering in Archerfield, Brisbane is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies across large spend portfolios and regional sites. You will lead category strategy, drive commercial outcomes and collaborate with senior stakeholders to maximise value.

You'll analyse spend data, challenge existing approaches and govern procurement activities within risk and policy frameworks, delivering cost savings and supply resilience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Commercial Management.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management ability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build credibility.
• Comfortable navigating change in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven decision making using spend and market insights.

Responsibilities

• Shape category strategy across large, complex spend portfolios for multiple sites/regions.
• Lead strategic sourcing, tender processes and commercial negotiations delivering measurable value.
• Challenge status quo using market intelligence to improve productivity and procurement performance.
• Influence senior stakeholders and unite teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and market data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with governance, policies and risk management requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement to deliver sustainable cost savings and strengthen supply resilience.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Commercial strength

Stakeholder influence

Resilience and agility

Analytical thinking

Governance focus

Job description

Take your next step with Hastings Deering – where our people build something BIGGER!

We're seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join our Procurement team in Archerfield, Brisbane on a permanent full-time basis.

This isn't a role for someone who likes the status quo.

As a Procurement Category Manager, you'll be responsible for shaping sourcing and category strategies across significant spend portfolios, helping our business make smarter commercial decisions and maximise value from every dollar invested.

Working across a diverse range of categories, from everyday operational requirements through to major fleet, facilities and corporate services contracts, you'll analyse spend, challenge existing approaches, manage suppliers and identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce risk and deliver long-term value.

You'll join a growing procurement function where you'll manage large spend portfolios, influence sourcing decisions and work closely with stakeholders across the business. We need someone who is commercially astute, resilient and confident navigating change while delivering value through strong supplier partnerships, governance and data-driven decision making.

Who are we and Why work with us?

At Hastings Deering, you are provided with continuous learning and development opportunities, a range of benefits and perks, and a thriving community of mentorship and collaboration.

• Pay & Rewards – Enjoy a rewarding salary package with annual reviews, along with a range of benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial security.
• Career Growth – Access ongoing professional development, mentoring and career opportunities across Hastings Deering and the global Sime network.
• Flexibility – Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work options that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Industry Leadership – Be part of one of the world's leading Caterpillar dealerships and help influence significant commercial decisions across the business.
• Wellbeing Support – Access wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Program services and a range of benefits designed to support you and your family.
• Something Bigger – Join a business committed to building a better future for our customers, communities and industries while empowering our people to do something big.

What you'll be doing

• Shape Category Strategy – Develop and execute category strategies across large and complex spend portfolios, supporting multiple sites and regions to maximise value and align with business objectives.
• Drive Commercial Outcomes – Lead strategic sourcing activities, major tender processes and commercial negotiations that deliver measurable value to the business.
• Challenge the Status Quo – Use market intelligence, benchmarking and industry trends to identify opportunities that improve productivity, efficiency and procurement performance.
• Influence & Unite Stakeholders – Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, bringing teams together to align priorities, build commitment and deliver successful outcomes.
• Leverage Data & Insights – Analyse spend patterns, supplier performance and market data to identify risks, opportunities and value creation initiatives.
• Strengthen Governance – Ensure procurement activities are delivered in line with governance frameworks, policies, industry standards and risk management requirements, including contract, reporting and administrative obligations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Lead the ongoing development and execution of category and spend strategies, delivering sustainable cost savings, improving supplier performance and strengthening supply resilience to meet future business needs

What you'll need

• Procurement Expertise – Demonstrated experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Commercial Management.
• Commercial Strength – Strong negotiation, supplier management and contract management capability.
• Stakeholder Influence – Able to build credibility, challenge constructively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilience & Agility – Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and change is constant.
• Analytical Thinking – Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data and market insights into practical outcomes.
• Governance Focus – Sound understanding of procurement governance, sourcing methodologies and risk management principles.

Hastings Deering follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will support you through the process.