Purchasing Category Manager

Location: sydney
Job Type: permanent
Salary: $123200 per annum
Contact: Brian Steede
Our client, a recognised industry leader, is known for innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainability. Operating across residential and commercial markets, they provide a high-performing and collaborative environment where supply chain professionals can thrive.
 
As the Purchasing Category Manager, you’ll support the delivery of essential services, direct and indirect spend categories, playing a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and supplier management. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you’ll drive cost efficiencies, build strategic supplier relationships, and ensure continuity of services that directly impact operations and customer outcomes.
  • Execute category strategies aligned with operational needs and support internal approvals.
  • Manage RFQs, lead supplier negotiations, and formalise supply and service agreements in collaboration with Legal.
  • Coordinate the end-to-end purchasing process – from raising purchase requisitions to PO creation, follow-up, and payment.
  • Set economic or quality targets for procurement projects and deliver in line with company policies.
  • Partner with stakeholders across departments to drive standardisation, cost control, and service provider rationalisation.
  • Conduct market scans to identify new opportunities and support continuous improvement.
  • Maintain and nurture strong supplier relationships based on mutual value, transparency, and trust.
  • Influence stakeholders and support organisational change in procurement initiatives.
  • Manage suppliers from transactional level to strategic partnerships, depending on their value-add.

You’re commercially savvy with a passion for procurement and cross-functional collaboration. With a solid understanding of indirect category management, you know how to extract value beyond just cost savings.
What you bring:
  • Experience in purchasing, finance, logistics, or broader supply chain functions.
  • Strong commercial and analytical mindset with working knowledge of Pronto, Excel.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – able to build trust and navigate cross-functional relationships.
  • Ability to draft and manage contracts, implement procedures, and support governance and compliance.
  • A proactive mindset – curious, process-driven, and always looking for ways to improve.
Qualifications & Systems:
  • Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Professional membership in a relevant procurement or supply chain body is desirable.
  • Tools: Pronto, Microsoft Excel, Monday.com
What’s on Offer:
  • A key role in supporting and shaping procurement at a brand with real impact.
  • Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and indirect categories.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  • Competitive salary and professional development opportunities.


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