Procurement and Category Manager

ASIC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50/50 hybrid work-from-home model

Attractive superannuation

Additional leave entitlements

Assistance for study and professional

Job summary

ASIC is seeking a Procurement & Category Manager - Technology & Digital (EL1) to lead ICT and infrastructure category management across the organisation’s Technology & Digital portfolio. You will partner with business stakeholders to craft category strategies, manage complex procurements and enhance contract management maturity while guiding a team in a compliance-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years of Commonwealth Government procurement experience, CPR knowledge and strong strategic

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ICT, infrastructure and technology-related category strategies, including demand planning, sourcing, contracting, supplier management and realisation.
• Deliver complex, high-value ICT procurements with compliance to CPRs, PGPA Act and governance requirements.
• Provide strategic procurement and commercial advice across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Develop category roadmaps using market intelligence, spend analytics and emerging technology trends.
• Establish and embed SRM frameworks and governance mechanisms.
• Support contract owners with contract management planning, supplier performance and renewals.
• Drive supplier optimisation, innovation, sustainability and diversity outcomes including engagement with SMEs and Indigenous suppliers.
• Provide probity, governance and risk management advice to stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and contribute to capability uplift.

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 location
• Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 21 October 2026

The team

Enterprise 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 role

As 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.
• 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 you

To 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 application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, 21 October 2026.

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.

About ASIC

ASIC'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 superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Assistance for study and professional development

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.

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