Strategic Category Manager – Procurement & Leadership

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive category strategies and strategic sourcing on a fixed-term basis. You will lead a high‑performing procurement team, provide expert commercial advice, and partner with stakeholders to maximise value and minimise risk.

Based in Perth, WA, this full-time role offers a challenging environment across diverse spend categories, with a base salary of AUD 139,660–147,783 plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or MCIPS accreditation or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in category management and strategic sourcing across diverse spend categories.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, resources and projects in a complex environment.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills with a track record delivering value.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to train others in procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of category management strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Provide expert commercial advice on procurement, contract negotiation, supplier performance, risk management, and value optimisation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team and ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Procurement

Leadership

Education

Postgraduate qualification

MCIPS accreditation

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive category strategies and strategic sourcing on a fixed-term basis. You will lead a high‑performing procurement team, provide expert commercial advice, and partner with stakeholders to maximise value and minimise risk.

Based in Perth, WA, this full-time role offers a challenging environment across diverse spend categories, with a base salary of AUD 139,660–147,783 plus 17% superannuation.