Strategic Category Manager - Procurement & Supplier Leadership

The University of Western Australia

Perth

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 148,000

Full time

44 hours ago

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Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Category Manager to lead the development and execution of category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement plans that maximise value and support sustainability. You will provide expert commercial advice on procurement, contract negotiation, supplier performance and risk management while partnering with stakeholders across the University.

You will also lead a high-performing procurement team to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification or MCIPS accreditation or equivalent procurement/ commercial expertise.
Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management across diverse spend areas.
Proven leadership to manage teams, resources and projects in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of category management strategies and procurement plans to maximise value and resilience.
Provide expert commercial advice on procurement, contract negotiation, supplier performance, risk management and value optimisation.
Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, driving continuous improvement and compliance.