Remote Category Manager - Indirect Spend

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Health/dental/vision insurance

Development budget

Global virtual culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Remote Category Manager focused on indirect spend to join a global procurement team. You will lead sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier performance in a fully remote setting supporting operations worldwide.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in category management with strong analytics, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration skills, delivering tangible cost savings in IT, marketing, facilities, and services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in category management or strategic sourcing focusing on indirect spend.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies delivering cost savings and value.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and risk mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own category strategy for indirect spend areas aligned with business goals.
• Lead RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations for major indirect categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• Perform market analyses to identify trends, cost drivers and risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet category needs.
• Monitor contracts and identify spend consolidation opportunities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Analytics

Remote collaboration

Tools

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Category Manager specializing in Indirect Spend to join their global procurement organization. This fully remote position, serving operations related to Queenstown, Eastern Cape , will focus on developing and executing sourcing strategies for a diverse range of non-direct goods and services, such as IT, marketing, facilities, and professional services. You will leverage your expertise to drive significant cost savings, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance through sophisticated negotiation and relationship management, all within a virtual work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the category strategy for assigned indirect spend areas, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead complex sourcing events, including RFPs, RFQs, and contract negotiations for major indirect categories.
• Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers, holding them accountable for performance and continuous improvement.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to understand industry trends, cost drivers, and potential risks.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across various departments to understand their needs and ensure effective category management.
• Monitor contract compliance and identify opportunities for spend consolidation and optimization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing, with a focus on indirect spend.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing category strategies that deliver significant cost savings and value.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in procurement analytics tools.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with substantial performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for advancement.
• A dynamic and inclusive virtual work culture with a global reach.