Procurement Category Manager

Wrest Point; Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Group in Hobart is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to develop and manage category strategies across technology and related supplier portfolios. You will partner with Technology Services, project teams and business stakeholders to drive value through strategic sourcing and effective supplier management.

You will lead tender processes, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts and monitor agreements to reduce costs while aligning with organisational policies and objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management across complex portfolios.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing procurement activities from planning through to implementation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Business, Commerce or related discipline is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement initiatives, develop sourcing strategies and deliver improved commercial outcomes.
• Manage tender processes, evaluate suppliers and negotiate contracts with strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor existing agreements, review supplier performance and identify efficiency/cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure procurement activities are transparent, commercially sound and aligned with policies and objectives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Business, Commerce or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

As Procurement Category Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and ongoing management of category strategies across Federal Group's technology and related supplier portfolios.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll partner closely with Technology Services, project teams and business stakeholders to ensure procurement activities deliver value, support business objectives and effectively manage supplier and contractual risk. You'll work across the full procurement lifecycle, from identifying sourcing opportunities and leading tender processes through to contract negotiation, supplier management and ongoing performance reviews.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery in a complex and fast‑paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead and support procurement initiatives across the Group, working with stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop sourcing strategies and identify solutions that deliver improved commercial outcomes.

The role will see you managing tender processes, evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts and maintaining strong supplier relationships. You'll also monitor existing agreements, review supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs and strengthen value delivery across your category portfolio. A key focus will be ensuring procurement activities are transparent, commercially sound and aligned with organisational policies and objectives.

About the Candidate

You'll bring experience in procurement and contract management, along with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes across a broad range of stakeholders.

We're looking for someone with strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to manage complex procurement activities from planning through to implementation. You'll be comfortable analysing information, navigating competing priorities and working independently to achieve results.

Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Business, Commerce or a related discipline will be highly regarded, as will experience in strategic sourcing, category management or contract management environments.

Work Environment

At Federal Group, you'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement and professional growth.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• The opportunity to work across a diverse and complex supplier portfolio.


• Exposure to strategic procurement projects that influence business outcomes.


• A supportive and experienced Commercial team.


• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.


• Free onsite parking.


• Free staff meal per day.


• Employee benefits and discounts across Federal Group businesses.