Hybrid Procurement Category Manager

The Lottery Corporation; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous leave options

Learning & development platform

Internal career growth

Inclusion & Diversity initiatives

Volunteer program with charitable 100%

Job summary

The Lottery Corporation in Brisbane is seeking a Category Manager to lead sourcing, category strategies and supplier management across multiple spend areas. This 6-month contract sits within a world-class procurement team and requires strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Join a hybrid Brisbane-based team, deliver cost savings and innovation, and develop end-to-end procurement outcomes within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain, operations, marketing or business management.
• Master's degree or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of category management experience.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining category strategies.
• Proven expertise in negotiating with suppliers.
• Understanding of working in a regulated environment with risk mitigation plans.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse portfolio of procurement categories including Tradition and Digital Marketing, Print & Distribution, Logistics, Property, Facilities, Hardware, and Equipment.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute category strategies, delivering end-to-end sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting and implementation activities.
• Drive commercial outcomes through supplier relationship management, performance optimisation, innovation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage procurement governance, risk and compliance while leading complex sourcing projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, delivering value-focused procurement solutions and reporting on key category objectives.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing & negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Lottery Corporation in Brisbane is seeking a Category Manager to lead sourcing, category strategies and supplier management across multiple spend areas. This 6-month contract sits within a world-class procurement team and requires strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Join a hybrid Brisbane-based team, deliver cost savings and innovation, and develop end-to-end procurement outcomes within a regulated environment.