Strategic Category Manager – Procurement & Sourcing

The Star Gold Coast; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals on site

Discounted parking

Restaurant discounts

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

The Star invites applications for a commercially focused Category Manager to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team in Sydney. You will develop and execute category strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier innovation and long-term value, while leading strategic sourcing initiatives and contract management.

Partner with stakeholders, optimize spend, and implement new supplier arrangements with minimal disruption.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Track record in contract negotiation and supplier performance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and category plans.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Drive supplier performance and value delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize spend.
• Implement new supplier arrangements with minimal disruption.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Job description

The Star invites applications for a commercially focused Category Manager to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team in Sydney. You will develop and execute category strategies that deliver cost savings, supplier innovation and long-term value, while leading strategic sourcing initiatives and contract management.

Partner with stakeholders, optimize spend, and implement new supplier arrangements with minimal disruption.