CareerPlan

Category Manager

Darwin, Northern TerritoryFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-22

Core

Develop and execute category strategies to optimize spend, manage risk, and support major operational and capital investment programs for airports.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)

Builds

End-to-end procurement solutions and supplier performance programs for airport infrastructure projects

Domain

Aviation / Infrastructure / Capital Projects

Required skills

Category strategy development, strategic sourcing, spend analysis, supplier performance management, contract negotiation, commercial acumen, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, compliance governance

Preferred skills

Experience in aviation, infrastructure, construction, or utilities; ERP systems (Infor CloudSuite); CIPS or equivalent accreditation

Responsibilities

Develop category strategies and sourcing roadmaps; Conduct spend analysis and market assessments; Lead RFQs, RFPs, and negotiations; Manage supplier performance and relationships; Support contract development and governance; Provide commercial advice to project teams; Identify cost optimization opportunities; Monitor compliance and supplier risk

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC