Category Manager
4 weeks ago
Job no: 533188
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Procurement
- Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours p/week)
- Duration: Continuing (Estate Management)
- Remuneration: $127,351 - $143,488 + 17% Super + Leave Loading
- Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (2-3 days per week in the office / 5 days per fortnight)
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.
Why Your Role Matters:
Strategic Procurement at UNSW is part of a leading Australian procurement function that delivers value by providing safe, efficient, and effective procurement services across the University. This value is achieved through competitive supply markets, capable people, consistent processes, and the use of e-technologies-driving continuous supply chain improvement, enhanced corporate social responsibility, and measurable outcomes.
This role sits within a well-established procurement team that is recognised for its strategic impact and professional development focus. As part of our commitment to excellence, CIPS membership is included in this role, and you'll benefit from significant investment in ongoing procurement capability and development.
Whether you're supporting UNSW's world-class research or managing major facilities and infrastructure procurement, you'll lead sourcing activities, develop category plans, manage contracts, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure alignment with University objectives.
Responsibilities Include:
- Optimise the supply base through aggregation, bundling, consolidation, rationalisation, or re-engineering for key spend categories.
- In consultation with stakeholders, apply technology research to develop category plans and vendor strategies that improve supplier performance and deliver value for money.
- Provide advice on complex procurement issues, including market approach, sourcing strategy, and negotiations.
- Guide contract management practices, recommending improved tools, templates, and approaches to enhance profitability and compliance.
- Collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, from the Board to Contract Managers.
- Be recognised as a trusted commercial advisor and expert in strategic vendor relationships, identifying value and leveraging IP to meet operational needs.
- Manage competing stakeholder priorities and business improvement initiatives using strategic thinking and influence.
- Drive business change to improve value, efficiency, and productivity by applying appropriate tools, techniques, and technology insights.
- Secure procurement benefits, identify future opportunities, and track pipeline activity.
Skills and Experience Summary:
- Degree in Business, Commerce, or minimum 5 years' procurement experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement category knowledge.
- Advanced analytical, critical reasoning, and creative thinking skills.
- Strong influencing, communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication, with a motivated and solutions-focused attitude.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to manage time, coordinate workflows, and meet deadlines in a team environment.
- Flexible and creative, with a demonstrated ability to adopt new methods and challenge existing processes to meet customer needs.
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
- Strategic and creative thinker focused on maximising organisational value.
- Understanding of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to relevant training.
- Experience working in government, higher education, or managing public expenditure.
- Career development opportunities
- 17% Superannuation contributions
- Generous leave entitlements including an additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Staff Discounts (retail, education, fitness and more)
- Salary sacrificing & novated leasing available
A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Please note: Applications may be reviewed and progressed as they are received. The advertisement may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply without delay.
Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 27 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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