About the Role We are seeking a proactive Category Specialist to join our client's team, delivering high-value and complex category management initiatives.
The successful candidate will have proven experience managing high-profile tenders within the South Australian Government, strong stakeholder engagement skills, a team-oriented working style, and a solid understanding of government policies, insurance requirements, approval processes, and project delivery considerations.
Key Duties/Responsibilities Complete tasks to a high standard with minimal direction, contributing to team goals and providing support and knowledge sharing.
Lead category management for high-value or complex sub-categories, including developing plans, analysing spend, consulting stakeholders, and benchmarking.
Identify and manage risks, drive improvement and innovation, and deliver agreed category strategies and benefits.
Manage supplier performance and relationships, ensuring successful commercial outcomes and compliance with procurement policies, government regulations, and approval processes.
Lead sourcing, contract negotiations, and approvals, ensuring alignment with project delivery requirements.
Provide expert advice on procurement, supply chain, and contract management, influencing stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Law, Commercial, or relevant field (MCIPS or equivalent experience highly regarded).
Proven procurement and contracting experience, including high-profile government tenders, with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
Solid understanding of government policies, insurance requirements, approval processes, and project delivery considerations.
Experience in defence or utilities sectors, particularly large-scale projects, is desirable.
Ability to work autonomously while contributing to team objectives.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences-because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.
This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
📌 Category Specialist
🏢 Hudson Au
📍 Adelaide