Category Manager

At the heart of our business is our Procurement function driving efficiency cost optimisation and strategic supplier partnerships. Through data-driven decision-making streamlined vendor management and best-in-class solutions our team ensures every dollar spent enhances business performance and supports sustainable success in a competitive market

Were looking for a proactive and motivated Category Manager to join our Procurement team and take the lead on combined categories across Tech Fleet and Gaming.

In this role youll develop and deliver sourcing strategies lead negotiations manage contracts and work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive commercial value reduce risk and support innovation.

Working in Tabcorp is not for the faint of heart we move at pace and our team go beyond the norm to get things done.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver category plans and sourcing strategies
• Lead tenders negotiations and supplier selection
• Manage supplier relationships and performance
• Ensure contracts deliver value and meet business needs
• Work with business stakeholders to align procurement with strategic goals
• Monitor and report on procurement activity driving continuous improvement

What Youll Bring

• 25 years experience in procurement category management or sourcing
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes and tools (Oracle experience a plus)
• Proven skills in supplier management commercial negotiation and contract management
• A proactive organised and collaborative mindset
• Great attitude and communication skills and ability to engage with all areas of the business
• Interest in growing your career across a variety of procurement categories

What youll get

• Diverse leave options: bonus leave of 5 days annually cultural volunteer and 18-weeks parental leave.
• Access to corporate discounts and our leading health and wellbeing app.
• Monthly employee social activities competitions awards and free tickets to events.

About Us

Tabcorp is Australias leading gambling entertainment company. Our 2200 team is as diverse as Australia itself. Our people drive the iconic homegrown world-class brands TAB Sky Racing and MAX. As an ASX-listed company were proud to shape our industry for the better.

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Now is the time to join Tabcorp! The start of a new exciting chapter in our long history. We have a dynamic new CEO in Gillon McLachlan and were building a winning culture by bringing our office-based teams together onsite every day. We value flexibility - like adjusting start or finish times or working remotely when required however we believe being together is key to our success.

Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued for their contribution and has a sense of belongingand is treated with respect. As a Tabcorp employee you will:

• foster a respectful and inclusive working environment within your team.
• support and contribute to initiatives aimed at managing the risk of gender inequality sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior in our workplaces.

We welcome applications from candidates with visible and non-visible disability or with any workplace accessibility requirements. Please reach out viashould you require any accommodations or adjustments to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

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