Procurement Category Manager- Sydney (AU)
Core
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for multiple indirect categories to reduce risks and costs, drive efficiencies, and deliver financial benefits through procurement.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Builds
Regional procurement category strategies, supplier performance metrics, and innovative procurement processes for APAC.
Domain
Procurement / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, benchmarking, should-cost modeling, RFX management, reverse auction, contracting, supplier relationship management, data analysis, strategic negotiation, project prioritization
Preferred skills
Marketing spend management, experience in matrixed organizations, strong analytical skills, ability to manage senior stakeholders
Technologies
RFX tools, reverse auction platforms, supplier performance tracking systems
Responsibilities
Establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies; manage multiple indirect categories including Marketing, Professional Services, HR, Security, and FM; execute RFPs/tenders across multiple countries; track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost; lead business reviews to improve supplier performance; innovate by automating or improving tools and processes; provide commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC