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UNSW seeks a Research and Major Equipment Category Manager to oversee procurement services that enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency. You will lead sourcing, contract management, and strategic planning to support the university's research objectives while fostering strong supplier relationships. Join UNSW to make meaningful contributions within a collaborative and innovative environment.
About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
Strategic Procurement at UNSW delivers value by providing safe, efficient, and effective procurement services to faculties, businesses, and divisions. This value is achieved through competitive supply markets, capable people, consistent processes, and the use of e-technologies—driving continuous supply chain improvement, enhanced corporate social responsibility, and measurable outcomes for UNSW.
Within this function, the Research and Major Equipment Category Manager plays a key role in managing and coordinating the delivery of high-value research and major equipment products and services. The role is responsible for preparing category plans, leading sourcing activities, managing contracts, and overseeing supplier performance to ensure alignment with UNSW’s research and equipment strategies. This position is part of a high-performing team that closely monitors industry developments and builds strong relationships within the UNSW Research and Major Equipment division to enable continuous improvement and manage legal, commercial, and supply risks effectively.
Responsibilities Include:
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
Skills and Experience Summary:
Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV via the application portal before July 16th at 11:30pm.
A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Applications may be reviewed and progressed as they are received. The advertisement may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply without delay.
Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.