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Category manager - 2x positions

Sydney
City Of Sydney
Category Manager
Posted: 8 May
Offer description

Sydney

Procurement/Procurement/Chief Financial Office

Full Time/Permanent

$143,353 - $160,642 per annum plus superannuation

**Caring for our city, creating a future for all**:
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They're motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 - 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You'll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

**About the role**:
The City of Sydney Council is seeking two experienced Category Managers to join our Procurement team within the Chief Finance Office. These roles will oversee procurement activities across two key portfolios:

- Role 1: Corporate Services - with a focus on IT, HR, and Strategy.
- Role 2: Construction and Design Consultancy Tenders - supporting the Chief Operations Office.

As a Category Manager, you will lead procurement initiatives, ensuring best-practice procurement strategies while maintaining compliance with local government and public sector requirements. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping procurement outcomes, driving value, and engaging stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage a pipeline of end-to-end procurement projects within your assigned portfolio
- Develop and implement effective Sourcing Strategies to drive efficiency and value
- Structure procurement specifications to align with City needs and achieve optimal outcomes
- Provide expert procurement advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and procurement best practice
- Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring value for money and compliance with public sector regulations
- Implement Category Management for key service categories
- Mentor and oversee a Procurement Specialist, fostering professional growth and ensuring the successful execution of procurement initiatives.

We are looking for strategic and solutions-focused procurement professionals with:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent work experience, plus relevant professional accreditation (e.g., MCIPS)
- Extensive experience within a central Strategic Procurement function, including at least 2 years of hands-on Category Management experience
- Proven experience managing procurement projects within your designated folio
- Strong knowledge of public sector procurement principles and probity requirements
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to guide and develop a Procurement Specialist
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to structure procurement specifications for optimal results
- Sound understanding of contractual clauses within procurement processes
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you're looking for a role where you can drive impactful procurement initiatives and contribute to the success of Sydney's future, we'd love to hear from you!

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 25th February

**What we can offer you**:
You'll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

**Flexible working**:

- 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
- Collaborative approach to flexible working
- City centre head office, with many public transport options.

**Professional development**:

- Leadership and management development program
- Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
- Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
- Long service and employee recognition awards
- Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

**Supporting families**:

- 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
- Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
- Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
- Part-time and job-sharing options available
- Supportive return-to-work environment

**Inclusive culture**:

- Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
- Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
- Recognised family inclusive workplace
- Veteran employment supporter

**How to apply**:
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

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