Category Manager

5 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Monash Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Finance, Procurement

Reference: 65829

**About Monash Health**

**About the Role**

The Category Manager is a member of the Category Management team, whose role is to partner with business stakeholders and suppliers to deliver improved patient care, through reduced Total Cost of Ownership, innovation in service delivery and a sustainable supply chain. The Category Manager develops long-term strategies and implementation plans for assigned categories in close collaboration with key stakeholders, including business strategies, demand & forecast analysis, risk assessment, ESG strategy, supplier landscape and market assessment. He/she utilises the various strategic sourcing levers at her/his disposal to implement these plans, that ultimately deliver long term sustainable value.

As Category Manager, you will have the ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing programs across the core spend categories. The Category Manager has an excellent grasp on the market, cost drivers, supply chain and expenditure, which she/he uses to develop deep category insights to inform mature category strategies that drive sustainable commercial outcomes and mitigate supply and contract risk. He/she will be managing projects and working in close collaboration with the Senior Category Managers and Sourcing Specialists across the assigned categories.

**About You**

Qualifications/registrations/licences:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in business or a technical field
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or other equivalent professional body (Associate or above)
- Sound understanding of procurement and supply chain principles and business financials

Technical skills/knowledge/experience:

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Category Management developing strategies across multiple categories and guiding and leading stakeholders including procurement sourcing specialists.
- Demonstrated track record in negotiation design sourcing goods and services across multiple categories and delivering substantial and sustainable commercial savings.
- Ability to develop sourcing strategies for high value and complex projects in close collaboration with the business based on sound analytics, including business requirement and demand analysis, forecast, risk assessment, ESG opportunities, market conditions and supplier landscape, innovation scouting.
- Capability to author high quality procurement plans, business reports and other decision-making documentation.
- Experience in developing high quality RFX documentation and managing tenders with appropriate consideration given to probity, commercial and functional outcomes.
- Analytical and conceptual skills, with particular experience in assessment of complex financial and non-financial elements and total value.
- Demonstrable experience in project management, prioritisation and organisation skills including the ability to work unsupervised on multiple projects.
- Experience in consultation, negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
- Experience in leading, guiding, persuading and consulting with internal stakeholders.

**Capabilities**:

- Focuses on developing positive inter-professional relationships within the team and in working towards common goals.
- Collaborates with team members to look for alternative approaches and determine viable solutions.
- Negotiates agreed actions to deal with the issue/s.
- Considers individual reactions and perspectives when seeking solutions.
- Acknowledge the importance of the issue, avoiding disputes over petty details.

**How to Apply**

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

- reference checks;
- a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
- a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
- proof of immunisation.

  • Category Manager

    5 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Talent Effect Pty Ltd Full time

    Work for an inspiring and empowering leader who wants you to succeed - Join a thriving business operating in a booming market sector - Eastern Suburbs - It's time to prosper in a broad and autonomous merchandise role **Company Overview**: This proud specialist Wholesale business has decades of heritage as a trusted destination for its discerning customers...

  • Category Manager

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

    **Your Impact** Reporting into the Senior Category Manager: Off Premise, CUB (proudly part of Asahi Beverages) the Category Manager role will lead, develop and embed category thinking, insights and strategy across CUB and with our Trade Partners. It will be key in identifying growth opportunities and partner with relevant internal and external stakeholders...

  • Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Blackbook Recruitment Full time

    Category Specialist OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Category Specialist to join our team at Blackbook Executive, a leading recruitment agency.The successful candidate will engage with internal stakeholders to understand their medium to long-term needs, transforming those insights into effective category management plans.Key responsibilities...

  • Category Manager

    1 month ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Likewize Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at Likewize. As a key member of our Retail Accessories team, you will be responsible for driving the success of our category by growing profitable sales, maintaining strong customer relationships, and optimizing inventory performance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement...

  • Category Manager

    1 month ago

    Melbourne, Australia Carlton & United Breweries Full time

    Your Impact The Category Manager will develop and embed category thinking, insights and strategy across CUB. You will identify growth opportunities and partner with relevant internal functions and external customers to deliver upon these opportunities. Key Accountabilities: Partner with Marketing, Trade Marketing and Sales to ensure category insights...

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Reject Shop Full time

    We are looking for a skilled Category Manager to join our Merchandise team at The Reject Shop. This individual will be responsible for delivering a profitable category while driving and developing key supplier relationships and executing the customer-centric category strategy.The role involves building and developing strategies to ensure great quality,...

  • Category Manager

    6 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia CitiPower and Powercor Full time

    **Category Manager - IT**: - Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000**About us**: We’re a team that cares about you and your community. CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include a large number of households, as well as commercial and...

  • Senior Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Miller Leith Full time

    The Business:SPC is a leader in the FMCG sector, celebrated for its innovative approach and commitment to premium food products. With a strong brand portfolio, their product range spans canned fruits, vegetables, tomatoes, frozen meals, and beverages, featuring notable brands such as SPC, Goulburn Valley, and Ardmona. The company fosters a collaborative,...

  • Category Manager

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

    **Your Impact** Reporting into the Head of Category for Carlton United Beverages (CUB) (proudly part of Asahi Beverages) the Spirits Category Manager role will lead, develop and embed category thinking, insights and strategy across CUB and with our Trade Partners. It will be key in Identifying growth opportunities and partner with relevant internal and...

  • Senior Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

    Your Impact The Senior Category Manager will lead the RTD, Cider, Spirits Category Management team to develop and embed category thinking, insights and strategy across CUB and with our Trade Partners. You will Identify growth opportunities and partner with relevant internal functions and external customers to bring these opportunities to life, playing a...

  • Category Manager

    3 months ago

    South Melbourne, Australia PETstock Pty Ltd Full time

    Pets and animals bring us together and inspire us to be better people. From our Petstock people in our stores and offices, our Petstock foundation team, our equine specialists and online brands, from Australia to New Zealand, the Petstock Group is our symbol of unity, passion and progress. Join the Merchandise team and make a significant impact in...

  • Clinical Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Category Manager to join our team at Healthscope. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading sourcing activities and managing large, complex categories or projects in the clinical field.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute category plans, strategies, and frameworks to...

  • Category Management Specialist

    3 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

    Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time / Ongoing Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions **Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115 Occupation: Procurement Reference: VG/100920A The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and...

  • Category Management Expert

    3 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Blackbook Recruitment Full time

    Category Specialist Role OverviewIn this exciting opportunity, you'll be working closely with the Category Manager to understand the medium to long-term business needs of internal stakeholders, shaping impactful category management plans that drive sustainable growth.As a Category Specialist, you'll have the chance to craft innovative procurement strategies...

  • Category Manager

    8 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Blackbook Executive Full time

    Utilise your Strong Indirect Category Experience - Market leading company within the FMCG space Indirects - Category Manager Take ownership of an indirect category portfolio and deliver value through collaboration with suppliers and identifying cost reduction opportunities Bullet Points - Utilise your Strong Indirect Category Experience - Work for a...

  • Procurement Category Manager

    5 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Pace Appointments Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Develop and execute strategic plans for assigned product categories, in alignment with company goals and objectives; - Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats in the category; - Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution of category plans; - Collaborate with...

  • Category Manager, Clinical

    6 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Healthscope Full time

    your responsibilities will include: ·Develop, lead and execute category plans, strategies and frameworks, including market approaches, procurement analysis, supplier development, contract management, performance reporting and evaluation, to optimise value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder needs and expectations. ·Assess supply markets and...

  • Clinical Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time

    As a key member of the Healthscope team, the Clinical Category Manager will be responsible for leading and executing category plans, strategies, and frameworks to optimize value for money outcomes and meet stakeholder needs and expectations.Key responsibilities will include assessing supply markets and supply arrangements, identifying and managing...

  • Category Manager-logistics

    5 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Pact Group Full time

    Company Description At Pact Group our vision is to lead the circular economy through reduce, reuse and recycling solutions. We specialise in the manufacture and supply of rigid plastic and metal packaging, materials handling and pooling solutions, contract manufacturing services, recycling and sustainability services, servicing both consumer and industrial...

  • Activation Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia L'Oreal Full time

    **ABOUT THE DIVISION**: In the L'Oréal Consumer Products Division, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty which means bringing beauty to all. And for us, beauty must be sustainable. The Consumer Product Division holds the world’s #1 beauty brand with L’Oréal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with...