Manager Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

2 months ago


Geelong, Australia Victoria 2026, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Full time

Location: Geelong

Job type: Full time / 30 March 2026

Organisation: Victoria 2026, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Procurement

Reference: VG/CF/1705197

The Manager Strategic Sourcing and Category Management will play a pivotal role in delivering Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee's procurement strategy

The Commonwealth Games - an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the 72 member nations of the Commonwealth - is coming to Victoria in 2026.

Millions worldwide will watch the thriving regional centres of Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Gippsland and Shepparton host a jam-packed schedule of 20 sports, nine para sports, the Games ceremonies and festival program that together will showcase the best of Regional Victoria.

The Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (Victoria 2026) will deliver the Games. As a joint venture between the State of Victoria, the Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia, it is tasked with organising a world-class event for athletes, spectators, locals and the Commonwealth of Nations.

**About the role**

The Manager Strategic Sourcing and Category Management will play a pivotal role in delivering Victoria 2026's procurement strategy by overseeing the sourcing process, developing and executing category strategies, identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and building strong relationships with suppliers.

**Are you?**
- a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
- passionate about delivering value?
- a strong collaborator and negotiator?

**Further Information**

Applicants will be required to comply with Victoria 2026's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, as outlined in the COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy and in line with the obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.

**How to Apply**

Applications close at 11:59pm on 21 March 2023.



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