Strategic Category Manager – Indirect Spend

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TJX Australia is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across indirect spend. You will drive value through supplier partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and governance, collaborating with regional and global teams to deliver procurement solutions aligned with business objectives.

The role focuses on developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and delivering cost savings while maintaining compliance and commercial outcomes across Supply

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience in one or more indirect spend categories (e.g., Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Finance, Fixtures, Construction).
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with sourcing project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across indirect spend.
• Develop category strategies that drive value and performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and sourcing activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver cost savings and improvements.
• Collaborate with regional/global teams to support procurement priorities.
• Drive procurement governance and supplier performance

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or Procurement

CIPS/SCMP/CPSM certification (preferred)

Job description

TJX Australia is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across indirect spend. You will drive value through supplier partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and governance, collaborating with regional and global teams to deliver procurement solutions aligned with business objectives.

The role focuses on developing category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and delivering cost savings while maintaining compliance and commercial outcomes across Supply