Senior Procurement Category Manager

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia EFinancialCareers Ltd. Full time
About Cbus

Cbus Super is a leading Australian superannuation fund, created by workers for workers. With a strong commitment to member-first ethos, we've been recognized for our innovative investment approach and benefits provided to our members.

We're proud to represent hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, regardless of their industry. As an award-winning fund, we've been recognized for our commitment to excellence and our dedication to our members.

Your Role

As the Senior Procurement Category Manager at Cbus, you'll lead procurement activities and build strong partnerships with our suppliers and business units. You'll be the strategic face of Cbus to the supply base and the key contact point for suppliers.

Your role is to ensure that the business gets the best value while maintaining solid relationships and compliance with regulatory requirements. You'll work across various categories, including Indirects, Professional Services, Marketing, ICT, and Facilities Management, taking full ownership of the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process.

You'll also have the opportunity to influence and shape the future of the Procurement function across Cbus, contributing to ongoing improvements and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver sourcing and procurement projects
  2. Act as the key Procurement Business Partner for selected business units
  3. Develop and implement procurement pipelines and category strategies
  4. Prepare and manage procurement documentation, including sourcing strategies, negotiation plans, and approval papers
  5. Manage supplier relationships, ensure contract compliance, and provide training to internal stakeholders
  6. Lead negotiations and collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams to draft agreements
  7. Support procurement improvement initiatives and help drive a culture of continuous improvement
  8. Control spend and build a culture of long-term cost-saving through strategic procurement
What We're Looking For

We're seeking a highly experienced procurement professional with a strong background in end-to-end procurement and category management. You'll need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Key qualifications include:

  • Qualifications in business, finance, or supply chain
  • 7-10 years of experience in procurement, with expertise in end-to-end procurement and category management
  • Experience across corporate categories like Indirects, Professional Services, Marketing, ICT, and Facilities Management
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and analytical mindset
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements from APRA and ASIC

We're committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about procurement and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.



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