Strategic Category Manager – Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

The Star Ent Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal on site

Discounted parking

Up to 30% discounts on restaurants and

accommodation

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

The Star Ent Group is seeking a commercially focused Category Manager to join the Procurement & Supply Chain team in Sydney. You will lead category strategies, drive supplier performance, and partner with stakeholders to optimise spend and deliver sustainable cost savings and business value.

You will develop category plans, manage procurement pipelines, and implement new supplier arrangements while minimising disruption.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.
• Track record of delivering measurable commercial benefits in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and develop category strategies.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and monitor performance.
• Develop category plans and manage procurement pipelines.
• Partner with stakeholders to optimise spend and drive commercial outcomes.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing skills

Project management

Commercial acumen

Measurable commercial benefits

Job description

The Star Ent Group is seeking a commercially focused Category Manager to join the Procurement & Supply Chain team in Sydney. You will lead category strategies, drive supplier performance, and partner with stakeholders to optimise spend and deliver sustainable cost savings and business value.

You will develop category plans, manage procurement pipelines, and implement new supplier arrangements while minimising disruption.