Senior Category Support Officer

Support procurement for low to medium risk activities, ensuring efficient processes, stakeholder engagement, and compliance.

About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About Our Supply Chain Team

Our Supply Chain team is award winning, taking out the Procurement Team of the Year - Large Organisation award at the 2024 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Awards Australia and New Zealand. These awards are an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the best work and teams in the procurement profession.

This team award recognises high performing procurement teams who have made significant improvements to their performance and culture resulting in increased effectiveness, influence, efficiencies, savings or competitive advantage.

To find out more about our Supply Chain team and how we work visit

About the job

The Senior Category Support Officer plays a vital role in delivering efficient and effective procurement services across SA Water. Focused on medium to low spend and risk activities, the role provides expert guidance to stakeholders, supports strategic sourcing decisions, and ensures compliance with procurement policies. It involves managing supplier relationships, conducting market research, negotiating contracts, and maintaining accurate procurement records. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, data analysis, and continuous improvement, this position supports the broader Category Teams and contributes to the success of SA Water's supply chain operations.

About Business Insights and Excellence

The Business Insights and Excellence group drives operational excellence by enabling best business financial practices, economic pricing, supply chain management, and corporate governance and risk management to support the broader business and partners in delivering reliable, cost-effective, sustainable, and future-focused outcomes.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.

You will:

• Deliver procurement outcomes that drive value for money
• Provide specialist advice and conduct market research
• Manage supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract variations
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and risk frameworks
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver training
• Support commercial management and reporting activities
• Maintain procurement records and contribute to continuous improvement

Your success in this role will come from:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, including sourcing, tendering, and contracting
• Strong administrative and financial support capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with ERP systems (Ellipse or similar) is desirable
• A collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder engagement skills

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries or a copy of the PD, please contact Tracy from the Talent Acquisition team

Applications close 4pm, 23 September 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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