Strategic Category Manager - Procurement & Sustainability

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW seeks a Category Manager to lead procurement strategies and supplier relationships, delivering value for money and risk management across the organisation.

You will guide strategic sourcing, manage complex negotiations, and partner with stakeholders to deliver ethical, sustainable outcomes. The role supports flexible hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within DCJ.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in category management, strategic sourcing and procurement delivery.
• Proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and achieve value for money.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts and procurement risk.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement initiatives delivering value, innovation and sustainability.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with priorities.
• Lead sourcing activities, complex procurements and commercial negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, contract management and market opportunities.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, commercial and contractual risks.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Drive value for money while upholding ethical and socially responsible practices.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to inform strategy.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement delivery

Negotiations

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice NSW seeks a Category Manager to lead procurement strategies and supplier relationships, delivering value for money and risk management across the organisation.

You will guide strategic sourcing, manage complex negotiations, and partner with stakeholders to deliver ethical, sustainable outcomes. The role supports flexible hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within DCJ.