Strategic Category Specialist – Corporate Services

Endeavour Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a Category Specialist to support the Corporate Services portfolio. Based in Melbourne or Sydney in a hybrid role, you will lead end‑to‑end category management for areas including Contingent Labour, Recruitment, Travel, Insurance, Consulting, Business Services and Hotel Linen.

You will drive strategic sourcing, lifecycle management, and cost reduction while partnering with stakeholders to ensure policy compliance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in category management, sourcing, or procurement.
• Experience in corporate services categories preferred.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing commercial strategies.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• Data-savvy with ability to interpret spend data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration across levels (ExCo, Legal, Risk).
• Coupa experience and related procurement platforms are advantageous.
• CIPS membership is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead category development, sourcing strategies, RFXs, contract negotiations, and SRM for defined sub-categories.
• Drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement policies are understood and followed.
• Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual compliance; address gaps as needed.
• Champion sustainable procurement practices across environmental and social criteria.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing strategies

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Coupa experience

CIPS membership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Law

Tools

Coupa

ERP software

Job description

Endeavour Group is seeking a Category Specialist to support the Corporate Services portfolio. Based in Melbourne or Sydney in a hybrid role, you will lead end‑to‑end category management for areas including Contingent Labour, Recruitment, Travel, Insurance, Consulting, Business Services and Hotel Linen.

You will drive strategic sourcing, lifecycle management, and cost reduction while partnering with stakeholders to ensure policy compliance and sustainability.