Category Specialist

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow. Our talented workforce of over 930 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day. We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water's full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future. Over the coming 5 years we're investing $1.9 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and we will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.

Deliver and implement strategic category management plans and supporting processes across TasWater. The role includes a focus on Digital and Technology category management planning and implementation to support and improve existing infrastructure and new technology adoption. Through strategic business partnering with stakeholders and suppliers, deliver sourcing category strategies across the contract life cycle to generate sustainable value for TasWater.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, ensuring alignment between sourcing strategies and organisational goals throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs) and take proactive measures to address identified issues
• Prepare reports and presentations to stakeholders across TasWater to provide category management insights and inform future strategic plans
• Contribute to cultivating a high-performing, customer-centric, and innovative supply chain team
• Work closely with suppliers to establish mutually beneficial partnerships, ensuring sustainable value creation and continuous improvement in sourcing performance.

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We are looking for a strategic thinker with strong stakeholder and supplier management skills, capable of developing and executing category management plans. The ideal candidate will have expertise in driving sourcing strategies, managing the contract lifecycle, and delivering sustainable value to the business.

• Degree or direct equivalent experience in Law, Business, Commerce, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing supply and services contracts as well as Panel Agreements.
• Demonstrated experience in category management, contracts and procurement.
• Extensive experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive collaborative sourcing strategies.
• Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional team engagement, with high-level negotiation and influential skills.
• Identifying and mitigating risks within the supply chain and procurement processes to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions.

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts. We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do. We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We're continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston or Devonport and attracts a salary of $131,265 - $145,850 (inclusive of superannuation), The advertised salary range depends on experience, with compensation varying based on your skills and qualifications.

Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.

I f you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Tim Walter – Procurement and Category Manager at procurement@taswater.com.au

Our applications will be closing on Thursday 18th September 2025at 10:00 AM