Category Manager

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• Temporary full-time opportunity until 16 January 2027
• Parramatta or Orange based office location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $144018 to $158718 p.a super (Environment Officer Class 11)

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

The Category Manager role focuses on creating value across the department by using wholeofgovernment procurement approaches strategic category planning and strong analytical frameworks. It involves working closely with stakeholders to provide practical procurement guidance lead category planning manage strategic supplier relationships and monitor outcomes through KPIs and regular performance reporting. The role is also responsible for overseeing and supporting agency accreditation under the NSW Procurement Boards Accreditation Scheme including monitoring ongoing compliance providing advice on accreditation frameworks and leading the preparation and submission of annual accreditation reporting.

The role will be representing DPHI at whole-of-Government category management working groups. As necessary you will be assisting on high level strategic procurements across the team relating to your relevant categories.

A key part of the job is navigating the complexity of diverse operations while identifying savings managing uncertainty and keeping aligned with financial social and environmental goals. The role requires building strong relationships staying across procurement best practice and trends and delivering highquality timely insights that help the department make informed decisions.

For more information read the full Role Description: Category Manager

What you will bring to the role

• Confidence in navigating complex procurement environments
• Ability to spot value-creation opportunities turning data & insights into practical actions
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence across diverse organisations
• Strong initiative to stay current with industry-wide procurement methodologies

What is an essential requirement:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience.

Join us

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm Tuesday 24^th March 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Russell Su Manager Procurement Policy & Governance at

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