Procurement Category Manager

ABN Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house discounts

Career growth

Wellness focus

Health coverage

Flexibility

Parental leave

Job summary

ABN Group is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead end-to-end procurement across building products, subcontractors and key spend categories. You will shape category strategies, drive commercial outcomes and strengthen supplier partnerships across the Group, reporting to the Procurement Manager.

You will analyze spend, research markets and evaluate supplier capability to identify opportunities, manage risk and create long-term value.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies aligned to commercial objectives.
• Strong spend analysis and market research to identify value opportunities.
• Experience negotiating complex, long-term supplier agreements and contracts.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of supplier evaluation, risk management and total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Lead competitive sourcing processes (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) and supplier selection.
• Develop and manage complex commercial contracts with strong risk allocation.
• Lead negotiations to secure sustainable supplier agreements and value.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Influence stakeholders across operations, finance and construction to improve whole-of-life value.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Sourcing

Contracting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Supply Chain

MBA or procurement credentials

Job description

• Own high-impact procurement categories that influence Group-wide performance.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships that deliver value, innovation and growth.
• Be part of a trusted industry leader with strong career development opportunities

About Us

For over 45 years, ABN Group has helped thousands of Western Australians and Victorians realise the dream of homeownership. From first homes to luxury residences, we've built more than 100,000 homes while earning the trust of our customers, partners and communities.

With 1,900 employees and over 3,000 suppliers and subcontractors, our success is built on strong relationships, commercial excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our values of Relentless, Fun, Authentic, Passion, Excellence and Leadership guide everything we do.

The Role

As the Procurement Category Manager, you will lead the end-to-end procurement process across a diverse portfolio of building products, subcontractors and key spend categories.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping category strategies, driving commercial outcomes and strengthening supplier partnerships across the Group. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will analyse spend and demand, research supply markets and evaluate supplier capability to identify opportunities, manage risk and create long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned to ABN Group's commercial objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Use spend analysis, demand insights, market research and cost drivers to identify value opportunities and inform sourcing decisions.
• Research and map supply markets to understand supplier capability, capacity, risk, innovation and alternative sourcing options.
• Lead competitive sourcing processes, including market engagement, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluation, due diligence and supplier selection.
• Develop and manage complex commercial contracts, ensuring strong commercial outcomes, appropriate risk allocation and supplier accountability.
• Lead negotiations and establish sustainable, long-term supplier agreements that balance total cost, quality, service, capacity and strategic fit.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships that support innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Influence stakeholders across operations, commercial, finance and construction to challenge established practices and improve whole-of-life value.
• Track sourcing benefits and contribute to the ongoing maturity of ABN Group's procurement and supply chain capability.

About You

You bring demonstrated experience in procurement, category management or a related commercial discipline, managing significant spend portfolios and delivering strategic business outcomes.

A commercially astute and proactive professional, you combine strong analytical capability, business acumen and relationship-building skills. You are curious about how markets operate, confident working with data and able to turn insight into practical sourcing and commercial outcomes.

• Proven ability to develop and deliver category or sourcing strategies that achieve cost savings, commercial value and improved business performance.
• Strong capability in spend and market analysis, competitive sourcing, supplier evaluation and benefits delivery.
• Exceptional negotiation and contracting capability, including experience with complex, long-term supplier agreements.
• Strong ability to identify and mitigate commercial and supply risks, including evaluating supplier capability beyond price across quality, service, capacity, financial resilience and innovation.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence leaders across multiple functions and constructively challenge established practices.
• Experience operating in construction, building products, manufacturing, property or another complex supply environment will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related discipline. MBA, postgraduate qualifications or relevant procurement credentials will be highly regarded.

Why ABN Group?

We work to create careers, not just jobs. We invite you to be part of a community that values innovation, passion and excellence. Our employee benefits include:

• In-house discounts: Exclusive savings through our brands, key suppliers and dedicated discount hub.
• Career growth: Opportunities to elevate your career within a thriving organisation.
• Wellness focus: Dedicated programs to support your wellbeing.
• Health coverage: Access to discounted private health insurance.
• Flexibility: Work arrangements designed to support work-life balance.
• Parental leave: Paid leave for both primary and non-primary carers.

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026