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The Finance Division supports the stewardship of the University’s finances through strategic advice, financial frameworks, procurement, investment management, and oversight of financial and HR operations.
About The Chance
- Lead the development and execution of category plans that deliver cost reduction, resilience, and sustainability.
- Manage strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships to optimise value.
- Provide high-level procurement advice and support to stakeholders across the University.
About You
- Relevant post graduate qualification, MCIPS accreditation or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, value optimisation, contract management activities across diverse commodities, and the ability to strategically assess category opportunities and risks.
- Extensive management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, projects and resources.
- Extensive commercial acumen with the proven ability to negotiate commercial contracts resulting in optimized value and risk positions.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate, collaborate and provide advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 9 October 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities.
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.
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📌 Category Manager
🏢 The University Of Western Australia
📍 Western Australia