Category Specialist

**About the role**

As Category Specialist (Goods and Services) you will be part of the Category team and responsible for playing a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of contracts and procurement processes for our Fleet and Waste teams. This is an exciting time for the Procurement team moving to a more strategic approach and the opportunity to bring your expertise to help keep council moving forward.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Contribute to and assist in the development and implementation of category strategies, strategic procurement plans, procurement policies and procedures
- Manage contract relationships with key stakeholders to improve the performance of Council’s contracts, and ensure that benefits realisation are incorporated into every contract
- Prepare technically and commercially accurate tender documents, solicit bids, and evaluate responses, liaising with customers for technical/quality support

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Graduate or post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline OR be pursuing such qualifications OR substantial proven experience
- Expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and contract management, within a governance framework
- Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent full time role at level 7 with a salary between $116,104 and $123.135 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Work/Life balance**: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- **Health and well-being**:Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Leave options**:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

- ‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 23 March 2025

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which will include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.