Category Manager - Strategic Procurement
Category Manager - Strategic Procurement
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Job Description
Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Category Manager - Strategic Procurement (Full-Time Permanent) to join ourFinance Legal & Riskteam.
This is an opportunity to work with an essentialorganisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life your contribution will be valued and youll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and Benefits:
AtWaterNSW we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers dams and pipelines thats why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Attractive remuneration
And so much more!
Whatyoull do:
Proactively partner with the business to understand medium to long term strategic plans major project pipeline and operational requirements in order to develop and implement Corporation-Wide category and contract strategies
Effectively manage the risk of externally sourced goods and services develop alternate sources of supply drive commercial benefits and develop the supplier base
Drive and support the development implementation and monitoring of category management plans for defined categories including but not limited to spend analysis opportunity identification global / national / local supply market analysis alliances / panel / partnerships relationships and sourcing strategies.
Guide oversee and support the end-to-end strategic sourcing process including task brief option / hypothesis development and testing procurement strategy development market engagement evaluation negotiation of commercial and contractual terms contract formulation and award.
Assess suppliers capability including safety environmental and quality accreditations; categorise suppliers within market segments and determine supplier risk scoring in accordance with WaterNSW frameworks; conduct supplier performance reviews and assist in contract lifecycle management.
What we are looking for:
Relevant degree qualification (e.g. Engineering Business Supply Chain) or experience deemed equivalent. Engineering qualifications would be preferred.
Strong experience in category management and strategic procurement across categoriespreferably in Infrastructure Construction and MRO (Plant and Equipment) across both public and private sectors.
Demonstrated experience in partnering with the business to develop effective category strategies and procurement plans lead commercial negotiations manage supplier partnership and support contract management across the lifecycle.
Knowledge of identifying analysing and reporting important supply market developments to drive procurement strategies maximising benefits delivery.
Experience of leading program level procurement delivery model commercial analysis and pricing strategy development for related categories of goods & services.
- Desirable: Prior experience in consulting and/or project management.
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW we balance flexibility and the way we work with the needs of the business our teams and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office we work in a hybrid way. If youre required to be in the field or on site the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you your colleagues and the public.
WaterNSW operates the states dams capturing and storing water and then supplying it ready for distribution for the environment agriculture industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state we play a vital role at the source of the states water delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
Were the people taking care of the states water at the source capturing storing delivering. Find out more at .
For more information please reach out to: Azmine Amer on
Please note applications for this position will close on Tuesday 12th August 2025 5.30PM.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
