Hybrid Procurement Category Manager: Strategy & Growth

Terra Industrial New Zealand; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join our Brisbane team on a permanent full-time basis. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage large spend portfolios and drive value through strategic supplier partnerships across diverse categories.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, navigate change, and lead commercial negotiations to improve performance while maintaining governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Commercial Management.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and contract management capability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and navigate change.

Responsibilities

• Shape Category Strategy - Develop and execute category strategies across large spend portfolios and multiple sites.
• Drive Commercial Outcomes - Lead strategic sourcing, tenders and negotiations delivering measurable value.
• Challenge the Status Quo - Use market intelligence to identify opportunities to improve productivity and procurement performance.
• Influence & Unite Stakeholders - Partner with senior leaders to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Leverage Data & Insights - Analyse spend patterns and supplier performance to create value.
• Strengthen Governance - Ensure procurement activities align with governance frameworks and risk management.
• Drive Continuous Improvement - Develop and execute category and spend strategies to deliver sustainable savings.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Commercial strength

Stakeholder influence

Resilience & agility

Analytical thinking

Governance focus

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join our Brisbane team on a permanent full-time basis. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage large spend portfolios and drive value through strategic supplier partnerships across diverse categories.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, navigate change, and lead commercial negotiations to improve performance while maintaining governance and risk controls.