Procurement Category Manager

Geely Auto; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto is seeking an experienced procurement leader to own and manage the Indirect Services category, including Marketing, IT, Logistics, Aftersales and other business services. You will lead end-to-end sourcing, tender processes, and contract negotiations while building strong supplier relationships.

As a hands-on, standalone professional, you will drive cost optimisation, governance, and compliance, partnering with internal stakeholders to deliver commercial value and optimize total cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally across indirect services (e.g. marketing, IT, agencies, logistics, or business services)
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract management
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated track record of delivering cost optimisation and value creation outcomes
• Experience operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking and direct execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions, supporting senior leadership
• Solid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and an ownership mindset
• Full working rights in Australia (visa sponsorship is not available)

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Indirect Services procurement category, including Marketing, IT, Logistics, Aftersales and other business services
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFP/RFQ/RFI), from requirement scoping through to supplier selection and contract negotiation
• Build and manage relationships with a diverse supplier base (e.g. agencies, vendors, service providers), ensuring performance, value, and continuous improvement
• Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and delivering effective procurement solutions
• Drive cost optimisation and value creation across indirect spend categories
• Establish and improve procurement processes, governance, and compliance standards
• Support cross-functional projects and business initiatives from a procurement and commercial perspective
• Oversee vehicle operations including registration, insurance, servicing, maintenance, incident management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure optimal usage and cost efficiency
• Manage vehicle asset lifecycle and reporting, including tracking, auditing, transfers, and final disposal or sale, ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and asset management requirements

Skills

End-to-end sourcing

RFP/RFQ/RFI

Contract negotiation

Cost optimisation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Ownership mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Own and manage the Indirect Services procurement category, including Marketing, IT, Logistics, Aftersales and other business services. Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFP/RFQ/RFI), from requirement scoping through to supplier selection and contract negotiation. Build and manage relationships with a diverse supplier base (e.g. agencies, vendors, service providers), ensuring performance, value, and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and delivering effective procurement solutions. Operate as a hands‑on, standalone role, combining strategic thinking with direct execution.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage the Indirect Services procurement category, including Marketing, IT, Logistics, Aftersales and other business services
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFP/RFQ/RFI), from requirement scoping through to supplier selection and contract negotiation
• Build and manage relationships with a diverse supplier base (e.g. agencies, vendors, service providers), ensuring performance, value, and continuous improvement
• Act as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and delivering effective procurement solutions
• Drive cost optimisation and value creation across indirect spend categories
• Establish and improve procurement processes, governance, and compliance standards
• Support cross-functional projects and business initiatives from a procurement and commercial perspective
• Oversee vehicle operations including registration, insurance, servicing, maintenance, incident management, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure optimal usage and cost efficiency
• Manage vehicle asset lifecycle and reporting, including tracking, auditing, transfers, and final disposal or sale, ensuring compliance with financial, legal, and asset management requirements

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing or a related discipline
• 5–10 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally across indirect services (e.g. marketing, IT, agencies, logistics, or business services)
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end sourcing and tender processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), including supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract management
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrated track record of delivering cost optimisation and value creation outcomes
• Experience operating in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and direct execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and support senior leadership
• Strong capability in managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines within a dynamic business environment
• Solid understanding of procurement governance, contracts, and compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Full working rights in Australia (visa sponsorship is not available)

About us

Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation. Own iconic brands like Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and hold a 17% stake in Aston Martin. With $100B+ assets and 140,000+ employees worldwide. 30,000+ engineers & designers across China, Sweden, the UK, the U.S., and Germany. 4,000+ sales/service locations worldwide. Fortune Global 500 company for 13 consecutive years. Pioneering AI-driven automotive solutions with one of the largest cloud computing centers (1.02 Exaflops/sec). Geely's Geespace launched 20 satellites to enable safe autonomous driving. World-class digitalisation and AI-driven manufacturing.