Category Management Principal
1 week ago
An opportunity to lead & influence our business, join our Strategic Procurement team based in Leederville
- Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water services
- 12-month fixed term opportunity with flexible work arrangements - $155,648.00 + Super
**About the role**
We have a 12-month fixed term opportunity for a **Principal - Category Management** to lead and develop strategic procurement initiatives, within our high-value, complex Operations and Maintenance Category. Based in Leederville and reporting to the Manager - Strategic Procurement, this role plays a key part in driving business savings, optimising spend and delivering commercial value across the organisation.
**Who are we?**
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
**Real benefits that matter**
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
**What you can expect with this role**
**Your skills and experience**
As an experienced procurement professional, you will be degree-qualified in a business-related discipline and bring substantial expertise in strategic sourcing and category management. You have a strong track record of leading complex procurement engagements, developing commercially sound sourcing strategies, and negotiating with major suppliers to deliver value.
Your ability to manage supplier performance and post-award contracts will be key in supporting large-scale, high-value arrangements. With experience in multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed organisations, you’re confident working across diverse teams to deliver practical, impactful outcomes for our community.
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
**Applications close Thursday 10 July 2025.**
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
**_ We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date._**
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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