Category Manager
Core
Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, commercial analysis, and contract administration for assigned procurement categories to deliver measurable commercial and operational value.
Role type
Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Procurement services and supply chain solutions for SIXT Australia
Domain
Automotive rental / Fleet management
Required skills
End-to-end sourcing (RFI/RFQ/RFP), commercial analysis, contract administration, supplier engagement, spend analysis, purchase-to-pay processes, risk management, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
CIPS/CIPSA qualification, fleet/transport/automotive industry experience, e-sourcing systems, ERP systems, supplier performance management, commercial benchmarking
Technologies
e-sourcing platforms, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and evaluation criteria; Conduct commercial evaluations and benchmark pricing; Analyse spend and supplier performance data; Support contract and supplier management activities; Provide procurement support across the purchase-to-pay lifecycle; Guide stakeholders on procurement policy and governance; Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk management requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC