Senior Category Manager – Strategic Procurement (NSW)

TAFE NSW External; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 191,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible working options

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead high-value procurement across NSW campuses, shaping sourcing strategy, managing risk and supplier relationships.

You will oversee a diverse pipeline, negotiate with suppliers, partner with stakeholders, and deliver commercial outcomes while balancing value and governance.

Location negotiable across NSW; permanent full-time, with a 35-hour week and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Essential requirements outlined in the position description and hold either relevant qualifications or significant experience in procurement and category management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex sourcing and procurement activities; partner with stakeholders across TAFE NSW and develop commercial solutions that deliver value while effectively managing risk.
• Oversee a diverse pipeline of procurement activities and take the lead on high-value and high-risk market engagements, supplier relationships and contract management.
• Negotiate with suppliers, influence stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve the way we work to achieve strong commercial outcomes for TAFE NSW.

Job description

TAFE NSW is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead high-value procurement across NSW campuses, shaping sourcing strategy, managing risk and supplier relationships.

You will oversee a diverse pipeline, negotiate with suppliers, partner with stakeholders, and deliver commercial outcomes while balancing value and governance.

Location negotiable across NSW; permanent full-time, with a 35-hour week and flexible working options.