Senior ICT Contracts & Category Lead (Hybrid, Perth)

Peoplebank; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank in Perth is seeking a 12-month Category & Contracts Specialist – ICT on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). You’ll lead procurement and commercial activities across ICT categories, develop category strategies and manage end-to-end sourcing, tenders and contract negotiations.

Strong stakeholder engagement and governance skills are essential to drive value and reduce risk. You’ll work with business and technology leaders to optimise supplier performance and support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience across ICT categories such as software, hardware and cloud services.
• Strong negotiation, governance and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement and category management initiatives across ICT spend categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies that drive value and cost efficiencies.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships ensuring performance and compliance.
• Provide commercial advice and business partnering support to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to mitigate risk and strengthen contract management practices.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to inform procurement decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

ICT procurement

Sourcing

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Peoplebank in Perth is seeking a 12-month Category & Contracts Specialist – ICT on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). You’ll lead procurement and commercial activities across ICT categories, develop category strategies and manage end-to-end sourcing, tenders and contract negotiations.

Strong stakeholder engagement and governance skills are essential to drive value and reduce risk. You’ll work with business and technology leaders to optimise supplier performance and support