ICT Contracts & Category Specialist

Peoplebank; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank in Perth is seeking a 12-month Category & Contracts Specialist – ICT on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). You’ll lead procurement and commercial activities across ICT categories, develop category strategies and manage end-to-end sourcing, tenders and contract negotiations.

Strong stakeholder engagement and governance skills are essential to drive value and reduce risk. You’ll work with business and technology leaders to optimise supplier performance and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience across ICT categories such as software, hardware and cloud services.
• Strong negotiation, governance and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement and category management initiatives across ICT spend categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies that drive value and cost efficiencies.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships ensuring performance and compliance.
• Provide commercial advice and business partnering support to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to mitigate risk and strengthen contract management practices.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to inform procurement decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

ICT procurement

Sourcing

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Category & Contracts Specialist - ICT

12-month contract

Based in Perth

Hybrid 3 days in office 2 days WFH

About the Role

As the Senior Category & Contracts Specialist, you'll lead procurement and commercial activities across key ICT categories including:

• Managed Services
• Professional & Project Services
• Software Licensing
• Hardware & Technology Infrastructure
• Cloud & Digital Services

Working closely with business and technology leaders, you'll develop and execute category strategies that deliver value, reduce risk, optimise supplier performance, and support organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement and category management initiatives across ICT spend categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies that drive value, cost efficiencies and improved service outcomes.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders, contract negotiations and supplier selection processes.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide commercial advice and business partnering support to key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities to mitigate risk, improve governance and strengthen contract management practices.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to inform procurement strategies and decision-making.

You'll bring

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contracts or commercial management.
• Experience across ICT categories such as software, hardware, managed services, telecommunications, cloud or professional services.
• Demonstrated success negotiating and managing high-value, complex contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Sound understanding of supplier governance, risk management and contract frameworks.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to balance business needs, market capability and long-term value outcomes.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.