Strategic Category Manager, Professional Services (Hybrid)

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Parramatta, NSW, is seeking an experienced Category Manager, Professional Services, to lead category strategies and sourcing initiatives. This role drives supplier relationships to maximise value for money and supports organisational priorities through expert procurement advice.

Join a team delivering strategic procurement outcomes that are ethical, sustainable and socially responsible, with flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and achieve value for money.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts and procurement risk.
• Strong stakeholder engagement to influence senior leaders.
• Experience developing category strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Proven leadership developing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with government priorities.
• Lead sourcing activities, complex procurements and negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation 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 outcomes while supporting ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to inform strategic decision-making.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Parramatta, NSW, is seeking an experienced Category Manager, Professional Services, to lead category strategies and sourcing initiatives. This role drives supplier relationships to maximise value for money and supports organisational priorities through expert procurement advice.

Join a team delivering strategic procurement outcomes that are ethical, sustainable and socially responsible, with flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional