Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages distribution networks, transmission pipelines and storage capacity. AGIG recently grew to over 1300 employees. We also manage a large contractor workforce, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG's gas distribution networks.
Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future. Our Net Zero goal and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that to deliver our net zero goal in a timely, affordable and reliable way for all customers, a diverse range of energy supply is needed. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.
About the opportunity
AGIG is looking for a Senior Category Manager - IT to join our Contracts and Procurement team in our Melbourne office. Reporting to the National Corporate Strategic Procurement Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering IT category strategies that support our broader procurement goals.
As part of a collaborative, high-performing team, you'll work closely with senior IT stakeholders to develop category plans, drive strong commercial outcomes, and build effective supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of IT category and sub-category strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
* Partner with senior IT stakeholders to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and deliver optimal commercial and operational outcomes.
* Provide oversight and guidance to Category Specialists, ensuring sourcing strategies are effective, compliant, and aligned with category direction.
* Lead complex supplier negotiations and oversee contract implementation, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and commercial value.
* Monitor category performance against cost and value targets, ensuring measurable benefits are achieved and sustained.
* Drive supplier relationship management and continuous improvement, supporting process optimisation and procurement best practice.
About you
* Tertiary degree in Procurement, Supple Chain, logistics, business or experience within a similar role.
* Previous experience in Information Technology category management/strategic procurement, contract negotiations and contract management.
* Strong analytical thinking, and the ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across the business.
What we offer
* We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2025-2026. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and respected.
* AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
* Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
* A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and the option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year.
* 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
* Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
* Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations.
* Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
* Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
* Salary Continuance Insurance.
AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG's values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.
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