Category Manager

Fremantle Ports' refreshed 2027 Strategic Plan marks an exciting new chapter for one of Australia's most successful ports. Building on decades of expertise, we're setting a bold vision for the future.

If you're passionate about making a difference, love working in a fast-paced environment, and are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to something bigger, this could be the role for you.

Role Highlights

As Category Manager - Ports Infrastructure, you will be accountable for the end-to-end management of the assigned category, driving strategic procurement outcomes and optimising stakeholder relationships. The role oversees all aspects of category strategy development and execution, ensuring alignment with divisional objectives and commercial priorities.

In this diverse, hands-on role, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for the assigned category, encompassing planning, market research, solicitation (tendering), contract formation, management, and close-out.

• Partner with contract stakeholders and business sponsors to lead the development of procurement strategies, define contract objectives, establish scopes of work, timelines, evaluation criteria, and key contractual terms.

• Oversee the development and administration of contracts, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and compliance with Fremantle Ports' Procurement and Contract Management (P&CM) policies, as well as applicable Western Australian Government requirements.

• Drive supplier performance excellence by monitoring compliance with contractual obligations, evaluating outcomes against KPIs, and implementing initiatives that improve cost, quality, and service delivery.

• Advise and collaborate with business leaders to resolve disputes, implement corrective actions, and maintain robust, risk-aware contracting practices that enhance operational performance and stakeholder confidence.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You have highly developed written communication skills, with the ability to prepare, articulate, and present complex procurement and technical documentation clearly and effectively. You also demonstrate strong analytical, research, and conceptual skills, with a track record of providing practical and innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.

You'll also bring:

• Tertiary qualification and/or commercial experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. Strategic Procurement, Commerce, IT, Facilities Management or Engineering.

• Proven commercial experience in Procurement Management across multiple categories, with particular focus and expertise in Industrial, Civil & Marine construction projects.

• Extensive experience in planning, developing, and managing high-risk and complex contracts that deliver strategic and operational business outcomes within a complex organisational environment.

• Demonstrated interpersonal, relationship management, and negotiation capabilities, with the ability to engage, influence, and consult effectively with senior stakeholders.

• A mindset of continuous improvement, consistently seeking ways to enhance systems, processes, and outcomes while embodying our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE).

What We Offer

Join Fremantle Ports and be part of a proud organisation with a rich history and culture that makes a significant contribution to the WA economy. Primarily based in Fremantle, you'll enjoy a unique workplace with stunning ocean views, rich heritage and striking architecture in the heart of the Victoria Quay precinct, which is currently undergoing exciting revitalisation. You'll also enjoy variety through occasional travel to our Kwinana facilities. 

Benefit from free onsite parking and access to a gymnasium, flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, generous annual leave, access to salary packaging, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive health and wellness program. 

Get to Know Us

Fremantle Ports is a Government Trading Enterprise with proven commercial success and a highly regarded reputation with its partners, the community, and other stakeholders. The Port of Fremantle is a vital transport hub, supporting Western Australia's economic growth by facilitating more than $45 billion of trade in FY Fremantle Ports acts as both a landlord, and the operator of its own import and export facilities in Kwinana.

Next Steps 

If you're looking for a meaningful role in an organisation with purpose, impact, and a strong values-based culture, we want to hear from you.

Let's shape the future of the port together.

Further information is detailed in the employee job description. For specific queries, please contact the recruitment team via  - applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 19 November 2025 at 5:00pm AWST.

Fremantle Ports is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, underpinned by our Values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce by providing supportive pathways and development opportunities. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged.