Category Manager

University of Western Australia; Crawley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Australia is seeking a Category Manager to oversee strategic sourcing and category management. This role requires extensive experience in procurement, considerable leadership skills, and the ability to provide high-level advice across the institution. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving value optimisation and sustainability within the finance division, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave

4 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams and projects.
• Proven ability to negotiate commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across diverse spend portfolios.
• Drive value optimisation, sustainability, and supplier performance.
• Provide high-level procurement advice and support to stakeholders.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Value optimisation

Contract management

Communication skills

Job description

Category Manager

Job no: 521392
Work type: Full Time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Finance

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across diverse spend portfolios.
• Drive value optimisation, sustainability, and supplier performance.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $134,288 – $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

Benefits

• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

About the area

The Finance Division supports the stewardship of the University’s finances through strategic advice, financial frameworks, procurement, investment management, and oversight of financial and HR operations. It operates through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance, and Procurement. The Procurement team plays a vital role in enabling value-driven purchasing decisions and supporting stakeholders across the University.

About the opportunity

• Lead the development and execution of category plans that deliver cost reduction, resilience, and sustainability.
• Manage strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships to optimise value.
• Provide high-level procurement advice and support to stakeholders across the University.

About you

• Extensive experience and knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, value optimisation, contract management activities across diverse commodities, and the ability to strategically assess category opportunities and risks.
• Extensive management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, projects and resources.
• Extensive commercial acumen with the proven ability to negotiate commercial contracts resulting in optimized value and risk positions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate, collaborate and provide advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 9 October 2025

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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