Description
Category Manager – South Brisbane, QLD
Location: South Brisbane, QLD
Company: BGIS, Aviation Sector
Employment Type: Fixed Term 1 Year | Full-Time | Hybrid | Travel Required
About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking a full-time Category Manager to support our growing partnership with a major aviation client. This newly created role is based at the client's South Brisbane head office and offered in a hybrid working model, with some travel required. You will lead procurement strategies and initiatives that deliver value, compliance, and service excellence across our facilities management contract.
Reporting directly to the Account Manager, you will work closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers to negotiate contracts, establish long-term supplier partnerships, and oversee supplier performance, compliance and value to stakeholders. You will have strong commercial acumen with demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder management skills and proven Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Experience.
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach .
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and client requirements.
* Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, delivering value while minimising risks.
* Demonstrate understanding of category strategy development and ability to articulate its alignment with overall business goals.
* Monitor subcontractor performance, compliance, and reporting against KPIs.
* Support tendering processes and review of maintenance subcontracts.
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual contractor performance reports.
* Foster strong working relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and client representatives.
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
* Proven experience in procurement, contracts, or facilities management.
* 5 years + Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Experience (all levels encouraged to apply)
* Demonstrate understanding of category strategy development and ability to articulate its alignment with overall business goals.
* Strong negotiation, reporting, and supplier relationship management skills.
* Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Flexible and solutions-focused, able to prioritise in a complex environment.
Desirable:
* Experience in aviation, property, or corporate real estate environments.
* Formal tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce, or Business.
* Background in integrated services, facilities management, or project management.
Why Join BGIS?
Newly created role - opportunity to make your mark
Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women
Close to public transport
Career growth with a global leader in facilities management
Collaborative team culture, where your impact is recognised
Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
At BGIS, we employ over 12,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 facilities across industries such as Healthcare, Aviation, Government, Higher Education, and much more.
How to Apply
If you are a proactive and commercially minded Category Manager looking to contribute to a growing account in a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility: Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Be part of a workplace that values diversity, safety, sustainability, and continuous innovation.
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