Strategic Category Manager — Flexible, Data-Driven Sourcing

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay & Rewards

Career Growth

Flexibility

Industry Leadership

Wellbeing Support

Something Bigger

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies across large spend portfolios and multiple sites.

You'll lead strategic sourcing, run tenders, negotiate with suppliers and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver value while ensuring governance and risk controls. Enjoy career growth and a collaborative team in a dynamic, Caterpillar-backed operation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Category Management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and contract management.
• Able to influence stakeholders and drive change.
• Resilient and agile in fast-paced environments.
• Analytical thinker with data-driven decision making.
• Solid governance, risk management and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Shape Category Strategy – Develop and execute category strategies across large and complex spend portfolios, supporting multiple sites and regions to maximise value and align with business objectives.
• Drive Commercial Outcomes – Lead strategic sourcing activities, major tender processes and commercial negotiations that deliver measurable value to the business.
• Challenge the Status Quo – Use market intelligence, benchmarking and industry trends to identify opportunities that improve productivity, efficiency and procurement performance.
• Influence & Unite Stakeholders – Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the business, bringing teams together to align priorities, build commitment and deliver successful outcomes.
• Leverage Data & Insights – Analyse spend patterns, supplier performance and market data to identify risks, opportunities and value creation initiatives.
• Strengthen Governance – Ensure procurement activities are delivered in line with governance frameworks, policies, industry standards and risk management requirements, including contract, reporting and administrative obligations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Lead the ongoing development and execution of category and spend strategies, delivering sustainable cost savings, improving supplier performance and strengthening supply resilience to meet future business needs.

Skills

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Data Analysis

Governance & Compliance

Stakeholder Influence

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies across large spend portfolios and multiple sites.

You'll lead strategic sourcing, run tenders, negotiate with suppliers and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver value while ensuring governance and risk controls. Enjoy career growth and a collaborative team in a dynamic, Caterpillar-backed operation.