Strategic Procurement Category Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discount card for Endeavour/

Learning & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing programs

Flexible work options

Job summary

Endeavour Group is seeking a Category Specialist to support the Category Manager across defined sub-categories within Construction & Fitout, Marketing, and Corporate Services. This 2-year fixed term hybrid role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne, covering strategic sourcing and end-to-end contract management.

You will drive policy compliance, supplier performance, and sustainable procurement, partnering with stakeholders to reduce costs and advance Endeavour's supplier-diversity roadmap.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in category management, sourcing, or procurement.
• Experience developing and implementing commercial strategies.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead category development, sourcing strategies, RFXs, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management for defined sub-categories.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline processes and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to Procurement Policy.
• Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual compliance.
• Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity initiatives.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing

Procurement

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Commerce/Law

CIPS membership (desirable)

Tools

Coupa

E-purchasing platforms

Job description

Endeavour Group is seeking a Category Specialist to support the Category Manager across defined sub-categories within Construction & Fitout, Marketing, and Corporate Services. This 2-year fixed term hybrid role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne, covering strategic sourcing and end-to-end contract management.

You will drive policy compliance, supplier performance, and sustainable procurement, partnering with stakeholders to reduce costs and advance Endeavour's supplier-diversity roadmap.