Job Title:
Senior Category Manager – Directs, Head Office
Job Description:
Delaware North Australia is seeking a Senior Category Manager – Directs, to own and evolve category management across high-impact spend areas. You'll turn market insight into commercial outcomes, elevate supplier innovation, and partner across the business to deliver long-term value, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Achieve this by building and executing multi-year category plans that deliver commercial value, mitigate risk, and support growth. Establish strategic supplier partnerships, lead performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement. Lead advanced sourcing initiatives including RFP/RFQ, negotiations, and compliance to realize savings and enhance service levels. Align category strategies with operational priorities, sustainability targets, and stakeholder needs while managing supply chain risks.
Own spend analysis, KPI dashboards, and executive reporting to track savings, compliance, and supplier performance. Co-lead the Culinary Procurement Council and mentor team members to foster strategic thinking, collaboration, and capability development.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 5 years in procurement/category management, including experience in senior leadership across complex, multi-site/regional environments
* Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and contract management with a track record of managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations
* Strength in market analysis, risk management, and procurement systems
* Tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field; CIPS/CPSM (or similar) highly regarded
* Strategic leadership, commercial acumen, collaboration, integrity, and guest-first mindset
Benefits:
* Opportunity for flexible working (hybrid office days)
* Complimentary parking on offer
* We're a team that cares. With a focus on collaboration and support, we bring out the best in each other
* Grow fast and develop new skills, take risks, and make your mark within a global company
* Diverse portfolio across Australia and New Zealand, backed by a global and privately owned business
Others:
The application period will close when sufficient qualified candidates are identified.
Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.