Procurement Category Manager (ICT)
Core
Lead sourcing and category initiatives across ICT spend, working with technology and commercial stakeholders to deliver value, reduce risk, and strengthen supplier performance.
Role type
Senior IC procurement category manager (ICT)
Builds
Strategic sourcing programs, supplier agreements, and vendor performance initiatives for a large Australian organization's technology portfolio.
Domain
Technology procurement (Software, AI Hardware, Telecommunications, Managed Services)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier negotiation, spend analysis, stakeholder engagement, vendor governance, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Private sector background, experience with AI hardware and managed services
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies, run end-to-end tender processes, negotiate complex supplier agreements, manage contract renewals, oversee supplier governance, identify commercial improvement opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
