Category Manager

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Challenge yourself and add significant value to our Procurement team
• Category Manager role available in our Technology Procurement team
• Part-Time, 2 days per week, 12 month fixed term contract based in Sydney

Our ability to stand the test of time has been no coincidence. We've come this far because we continue to evolve. It's a challenge that never ends, and drives every individual in our team to make tomorrow better than today for our customers.

Driving sustainability, our procurement and supply chain function meet the demands of the Qantas Group's diverse portfolio, while maximising the value from our supplier related expenditure.

Group Procurement is responsible for the sourcing and ongoing commercial relationships of our suppliers including leading or supporting RFPs, supplier negotiations, contract development, contract reviews and contract executions.

In your role as
Category Manager,
you will be responsible for working with key stakeholders to understand relevant Qantas Group business needs, and work to develop and maintain the ongoing management of aligned category strategies that ensure value for money, appropriate levels of service and compliance with procedures and professional best practice. You will ensure that an appropriate strategy is established, setting out how the Qantas Group approach the category and deliver value in the long and short term.

You'll Have

• 7+ years' experience working in commercial roles with large multi-national organisations
• Tertiary qualifications in a related Business, Commercial or Finance discipline; Accreditation from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply desirable
• Experience working within or supporting commercial and operational environments.
• Commercially focused with the ability to correctly assess the impact of decisions on business outcomes
• Experience in leading sourcing activities as a procurement specialist or category manager
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to resolve complex issues
• Highly developed direct and virtual leadership skills including performance management, coaching, mentoring and development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including natural adaptability across seniority levels, cultures and global borders
• Proven track record of achieving KPI targets
• Management experience in an operational business with significant supplier and stakeholder influencing responsibility

Why Qantas?
You'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you'll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You'll be supported from day 1 with on-the-job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we've got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave (plus superannuation payments on all paid and unpaid parental leave until your child turns 1) and additional purchased leave options for eligible employees.
• We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We'll support your wellbeing: Whether it's learning to better support your own and others' mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you'll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

If you're ready for a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application today

Applications Close: Thursday 30 October, 2025
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Tertiary qualification
• Proven ability in multi-disciplinary procurement
• 5-10 years experience in aviation industry
• Demonstrated commercial skills and negotiation ability