Category Manager

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Qantas Airways Limited Full time

Challenge yourself and add significant value to our Procurement team
- Category Manager role available in our Aircraft Equipment & Maintenance Services team
- Full-time, permanent position available in Sydney

Our ability to stand the test of time has been no coincidence. We’ve come this far because we continue to evolve. It’s a challenge that never ends, and drives every individual in our team to make tomorrow better than today for our customers.

Driving sustainability, our procurement and supply chain function meet the demands of the Qantas Group’s diverse portfolio, while maximising the value from our supplier related expenditure.

Group Procurement is responsible for the sourcing and ongoing commercial relationships of our suppliers including leading or supporting RFPs, supplier negotiations, contract development, contract reviews and contract executions.

We have a Category Manager role available in our Aircraft Equipment & Maintenance Services division looking after Cabin Engineering.

In your role as Category Manager, you will be responsible for working with key stakeholders to understand relevant Qantas Group business needs, and work to develop and maintain the ongoing management of aligned category strategies that ensure value for money, appropriate levels of service and compliance with procedures and professional best practice. You will ensure that an appropriate strategy is established, setting out how the Qantas Group approach the category and deliver value in the long and short term.

You’ll have
- 7+ years’ experience working in commercial roles with large multi-national organisations
- Tertiary qualifications in a related Business, Commercial or Finance discipline; Accreditation from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply desirable
- Experience working within or supporting commercial and operational environments.
- Commercially focused with the ability to correctly assess the impact of decisions on business outcomes
- Experience in leading sourcing activities as a procurement specialist or category manager
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to resolve complex issues
- Highly developed direct and virtual leadership skills including performance management, coaching, mentoring and development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including natural adaptability across seniority levels, cultures and global borders
- Proven track record of achieving KPI targets
- Management experience in an operational business with significant supplier and stakeholder influencing responsibility

Why Qantas?

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.
- We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options.
- We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment.
- We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its salary packaging for motor vehicles or electronic devices, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Applications close Wednesday 30th August

We’re committed to helping you build your career. With the support of your manager, let’s start a conversation about making your next move.

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Michael Page Full time

    About Our Client I've partnered with an exciting FMCG business which has experienced continuous growth in recent years and are looking to strengthen their purchasing team by hiring a Category Manager. They've had an impressive amount of success and have quickly become a market leader in consumer products. Based in Sydney CBD. Job Description The...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia T+O+M Executive Full time

    TOM Executive are currently supporting one of our leading Banking clients with the recruitment of a new Category Manager. Our client is a leader in the Banking sector and they are looking to bring in an experienced professional for this newly created role looking after the Professional Services category. The day to day of the role will involve, - Develop...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia TheDriveGroup Full time

    Category Manager - Central Sydney location - Flexible working Our client an online furniture and homeware company is looking for their next Category Manager. They are looking for someone who has a passion for Interior design and home decor, who can share that passion with their customers. **What you can expect to do**: - You will have complete...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Lion Pty Ltd Full time

    30 Nov 2023- Sydney, NSW, AUThis year Lion embarked on a journey of transformation - focused on how we build the next chapter of a proud Lion legacy by embracing a challenger mindset, being hungry to take on any challenge and by being curious, courageous, and acting with conviction. We want to make doing business with us as easy as possible. To do this, we...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia ASIC Full time

    ASIC is seeking a full-time Category Manager to join their Procurement team - Permanent position based in Sydney - Salary starting from $129,540 (plus 15.4% superannuation) depending on experience A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC's vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. We value what you...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Lindt & Sprüngli Full time

    Working closely with Sales & Marketing to help build the Lindt Brand - Help us on our mission to Enchant the World with Chocolate! - Bring your passion for building and nurturing relationships to life at Lindt. **Are you ready to take your next exciting career step at Lindt & Sprüngli?** Join us and contribute to driving our purpose of Enchanting the...

  • Category Manager It

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Healius Full time

    **Date**:12 Jul 2023 **Location**: Sydney, New South Wales, AU, 2000 **Company**:Healius **Brand**: Healius **Job reference number**:#4928 **Work type**: Full Time (Permanent) **Job location**: Sydney The Category Manager IT is a key member of the Group Procurement Team, responsible for the continuous process of identifying, prioritising, improving,...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Location: - Sydney- Job Type: - Permanent- Salary: - $123650 - $143650 per annum- Contact: - Christie Smyth About the job Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager or a Category Analyst looking for a step up in a multinational organisation increasing their Australian presence. Key responsibilities of the Category Manager - Category...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Frontline Recruitment Full time

    **About the company**: My client is an online destination know for furniture and homewares. Offering stylish products, home decoration and inspiration, along with unmatched customer service is what sets them apart from the rest. They believe that a home shopping experience should be fun and exciting, so they are making sure they achieve this for each and...

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Frontline Recruitment Full time

    The role of a Category Manager/ Buyer is to deliver sales through sourcing an exciting range and mix of product that makes for compelling viewing, and is in line with the category strategy and customer profile to maximise revenues and ensure budgets are met. The category manager will strategically plan the area to maximise programming, web and catalogue...

  • Associate Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Westpac Group Full time

    **How will I Help?** Key Responsibilities Include: - End-to-end accountability for the portfolio of categories including: - Marketing (i.e. sponsorships) - Events - Human Resources - Proactively take accountability for any categories of spend as assigned including all commodities / services included with the category, contracts and sourcing activities and...

  • Category Manager Electrical

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Frontline Recruitment Full time

    Our Client is seeking a Category Manager/ Buyer with experience in all things ELECTRICAL. You will be delivering sales through sourcing an exciting range and mix of product that is in line with the category strategy and customer profile to maximise revenues and ensure budgets are met. The category manager will strategically plan the area to maximise...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    7 days ago

    Sydney, Australia SunRice Full time

    The SunRice Group is an Australian ASX-listed branded food group, comprising multiple businesses, assets and operations across Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, the United States, The Pacific Islands and Asia. SunRice was built by the Australian rice industry over many decades, and today is one of Australia’s leading branded food exporters, with...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Lion Pty Ltd Full time

    12-May-2023- Sydney, NSW, AUWe are currently looking for a **Procurement Category Manager - Ingredients** to join our Procurement team on a full time permanent basis. In this role you will be responsible for managing the Ingredients portfolio of categories and generate best sustainable value for the business through a strategic procurement approach...

  • Category Manager Fleet

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Osborne Richardson Australia Full time

    **Salary**: $80-$90 per hour **Location**: NSW - Sydney **Ref**: Category Mgr Fleet **Description**: Title: Category Manager Fleet Location: Rooty Hill, Sydney Duration: 06 May - 01 November 2024

  • Procurement Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Arup Full time

    Do you want to make a positive impact on the world? Sustainable development is at the heart of everything we do. Seventy-five years ago, we created a home for creative thinkers seeking to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Today, a collective of 16,000+ Arupians gather across the globe from 140 different countries to build a sustainable future. At...

  • Assistant Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Woolworths Group Limited Full time

    Assistant Category Manager - Home Essentials (Stationary & Printer) This Home essentials area will escalate your visibility across the organisation, challenging you with the opportunity to enhance and showcase your buying and product development skills, hone your negotiation skills and utilise your promotional planning experience.  This category will...

  • Category Manager

    6 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Hatch Full time

    ** This role is at THE ICONIC (not for Hatch)** Hatch is supporting THE ICONIC to find a great Senior Planner - Own Brand to join their business operations team. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. We model this in our hiring process for our partners like THE ICONIC. **About the role at THE...

  • Assistant Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Pernod Ricard Full time

    Support Category Manager for Wine & Champagne Category | Distilling insights to maximise revenue | Take a lead with independent accounts | Sydney- Global wine, spirits & Champagne: Some of the world’s most iconic brands- Personalised Career Development | Grow your career in a Global Company- Focused on Sustainability & Responsibility | Conviviality is part...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    North Sydney, Australia TSHR Full time

    **Category Manager - Fashion**: - Location: North Sydney - Job type: Permanent - Salary: Negotiable - Contact: Tamara Michaeil - Job ref: BBBH10369_1710971249 - Published: 19 minutes ago - Expiry date: 2024-04-19 Join a Trailblazing Team as a **Category Manager** for Apparel! Are you ready to revolutionize the retail industry alongside a dynamic and...