Procurement and Category Manager

Australian Securities & Investments Commission; Sydney, City of Melbourne, Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

50/50 hybrid work-from home model

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) invites applications for a Procurement & Category Manager - Technology & Digital (EL1). Based in Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra, you will lead strategic ICT category management, drive value-for-money procurements and strengthen supplier governance within Enterprise Services.

You will need tertiary qualifications with procurement certification and 5+ years in Commonwealth government procurement, especially ICT and IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Commonwealth Government procurement.
• Strong understanding of CPRs, PGPA Act and government frameworks.
• Experience leading ICT and IT infrastructure procurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ICT, infrastructure and technology category strategies.
• Deliver complex procurements compliant with governance requirements.
• Provide strategic procurement and commercial advice across the lifecycle.
• Develop category roadmaps using market intelligence and spend analytics.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Procurement certification

Job description

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.This is an exciting opportunity to join ASIC's Procurement, Property & Contracts Team within Enterprise Services as a Procurement & Category Manager - Technology & Digital (EL1). In this strategic role, you will lead category management, procurement and contract management activities across ASIC's Technology & Digital portfolio, delivering value-for-money outcomes and fostering strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra locationEL1 - ($129,556-$151,534) depending on experience, plus 15.4% superannuationA permanent opportunityApplications close at 11:59pm AEST, 21 October 2026The teamEnterprise Services provides critical business support functions across ASIC, including Finance, Procurement, Property & Contracts, Performance Reporting & Planning, and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program. The Procurement team serves as ASIC's centre of procurement expertise, delivering category management, procurement governance and contract management support across the organisation, with a focus on achieving efficient, transparent and value-driven procurement outcomes.The roleAs the Procurement & Category Manager - Technology & Digital (EL1), you will lead the strategic management of Technology & Digital categories within your portfolio. You will partner closely with business stakeholders to develop category strategies, manage complex procurements, strengthen supplier relationships and improve contract management maturity across ASIC. You will also lead a team and contribute to procurement capability uplift across the organisation.You will be responsible for:Leading end-to-end ICT, infrastructure and technology-related category strategies, including demand planning, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, total cost of ownership and benefits realisation.Delivering complex, high-value and high-risk ICT and infrastructure procurements while ensuring compliance with Commonwealth procurement legislation, policy and governance requirements.Providing strategic procurement and commercial advice across the full procurement lifecycle.Developing category roadmaps informed by market intelligence, spend analytics and emerging technology trends.Managing procurement risks, including supplier dependency, cyber risk, data risk and market constraints.Establishing and embedding supplier relationship management (SRM) frameworks and governance mechanisms.Supporting contract owners with contract management planning, supplier performance, renewals and commercial issues.Driving supplier optimisation, innovation, sustainability and diversity outcomes, including engagement with SMEs and Indigenous suppliers.Providing probity, governance and risk management advice to stakeholders.Leading and developing a high-performing team while contributing to enterprise-wide procurement capability uplift and continuous improvement initiatives.About youTo succeed in this role, you will bring relevant tertiary qualifications and procurement certification, together with 5+ years Commonwealth Government procurement experience, which is a mandatory requirement for this position. You will have a strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), the PGPA Act and broader government procurement frameworks, with demonstrated experience delivering complex and strategic procurements within the Commonwealth Government environment.You will possess significant experience leading ICT procurement, IT infrastructure procurement and technology-related procurement activities, including sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management and commercial risk management. This role requires demonstrated experience delivering procurement outcomes within these domains, rather than general procurement experience alone.You will be a commercially astute and strategic procurement professional with demonstrated experience influencing diverse stakeholders, leading teams and driving outcomes in complex environments. Strong analytical, project management, communication and presentation skills are essential, along with experience using government procurement panels and marketplaces and a proven ability to deliver compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions.View the position description for more information or click 'Apply' to start your applicationApplications close at 11:59 pm AEST on [insert closing date]. Please include a copy of your resume and a cover letter as part of your application. In your cover letter, please demonstrate your Commonwealth Government procurement experience and provide examples of your experience delivering ICT procurement, IT infrastructure procurement and/or technology-related procurement outcomes.View the position description for more information or click `apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Wednesday 21 October 2026.About ASICASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.We offer a range of employee benefits including:Attractive superannuationAdditional leave entitlements50/50 hybrid work-from home modelFlexible work arrangementsAssistance for study and professional developmentTo work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.