Senior Category Manager - Technology

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Permanent

Sydney Hybrid Full Time Senior Manager

• Support the firms digital transformation and operational excellence goals

• Provide leadership and direction to foster professional development and ensure the delivery of highquality procurement services

• Flexible work options work smarter in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the Role

Our Procurement team is expanding and were looking for a Senior Category Manager Technology to join our vast community of solvers. The Procurement team brings our purpose to life by leading and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for technology categories within PwCs Australian procurement function

Youll help solve complex problems by using your skills in:

• Procurement specializing in technology categories

• Spend analytics tools and PowerBI dashboards

• Contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

• IT asset management and software license management tools including eprocurement systems (e.g. Zycus Ariba Coupa) Desirable

In our Procurement team your impact will be seen by:

• Developing and implementing category strategies for IT hardware software cloud services and telecommunications

• Leading complex sourcing projects including RFx processes negotiations and contract management

• Optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) across technology spend categories

• Fostering innovation and driving digital transformation through strategic supplier partnerships

• Collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs

• Implementing and maintaining category performance metrics and reporting

• Managing and developing a team of two Category Managers and two Procurement Specialists

• Overseeing workload distribution and performance management of direct reports

More About You

• You have 5 years of procurement experience with at least 3 years specializing in technology categories

• You have Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology or related field

• Ideally you have professional certification in procurement (e.g. CPSM MCIPS) and ITrelated certifications (e.g. ITIL CISSP)

• You have deep understanding of IT hardware infrastructure software licensing models IT Consulting Services and cloud services

• You have proven track record in driving cost savings and value creation in technology procurement

• You have strong analytical skills and experience with datadriven decision making

• You have excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities

• You are a strategic thinker and has ability to translate business needs into procurement strategies

• You have knowledge of procurement best practices and methodologies (e.g. category management strategic sourcing)

• You have experience working in a global matrix organization

• Preferably you have familiarity with professional services industry

• You have advanced Microsoft Suite (Powerpoint Excel Word)

About PwC

At PwC we are a humanled techpowered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and notforprofits. Together we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.

Thats where our people come in. Whether youre just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here youll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.

Your benefits

• Flexible working arrangements for how where and when you work ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients

• More opportunities to connect with loved ones with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations

• Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships

• Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave

• Worldclass development opportunities to accelerate your career

• Strong mentors meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities

• Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We empower our people to use their creativity authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. Thats why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process please let us know.

Meg Lansang is the Recruitment Manager for the role. As the team experiences high volumes of applications we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Business Analysis Business Requirements Analysis Coaching and Feedback Commercial Transactions Communication Contract Dispute Resolution Contract Lifecycle Management Contract Management Contract Negotiation Contractual Agreements Contractual Compliance Monitoring Contractual Risk Management Cost Analysis Cost Management Creativity Customer Liaison Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Inclusion Indirect Sourcing 34 more

Desired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

May 16 2025