Hybrid Category Manager, Public Sector Procurement

Local Government Procurement

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2
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Job summary

Local Government Procurement in Sydney is seeking a Category Specialist to drive category strategies and manage complex procurement across utilities, energy and waste for a multi-council ecosystem. The role connects councils with capable contractors and innovative solutions while ensuring value-for-money outcomes.

You will support market engagement through contract establishment, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and contribute to procurement program delivery.

Qualifications

  • Experience in category management, procurement or commercial leadership.
  • Strong strategic thinking and market insight capability.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders.
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to build trusted relationships.
  • Experience in public sector procurement, local government, panel arrangements, utilities, energy, waste management or regulated environments will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of portfolio and category strategies across utilities, energy and waste categories.
  • Support the delivery of complex procurement and tender programs from market engagement through to contract establishment.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with councils, contractors and key stakeholders.
  • Monitor panel utilisation, supplier performance and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
  • Assist in the development of procurement solutions that support operational efficiency, sustainability and value-for-money outcomes.
  • Produce market insights, spend analysis and reporting to support strategic decision making.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and portfolio performance

Skills

Category management
Procurement
Commercial leadership
Strategic thinking
Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Local Government Procurement in Sydney is seeking a Category Specialist to drive category strategies and manage complex procurement across utilities, energy and waste for a multi-council ecosystem. The role connects councils with capable contractors and innovative solutions while ensuring value-for-money outcomes.

You will support market engagement through contract establishment, build trusted stakeholder relationships, and contribute to procurement program delivery.

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