Senior Category Manager
General Insurance & Care (GI&C;)
Lead and direct the provision of procurement services, including planning, sourcing, contract and risk management activities to meet the business needs of the GI&C; division in icare.
General Insurance and Care are responsible for the insurance for buildings, construction and community of NSW government assets, and insurance and care to support people who are injured on the road, playing sport, or volunteering.
Deliver and execute on sourcing strategies, and strategic procurement activities
Permanent, Full time Role| Location: Kent Street
Hybrid working environment| Supportive Team| Attractive salary package
About the Role
The is a senior procurement role that will act
as the 2IC to the Head of Procurement.
This role is responsible for developing, leading, and executing sourcing plans and activities, based on research and analysis to optimize value-for-money outcomes and meet stakeholder needs and expectations.
Benefits
A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
icare day – access to an extra day's leave
Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare's Core Capabilities.
Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties
It's an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as the
Senior Category Manager
(GI&C;)
you will:
Lead and manage procurement activity and cross-functional teams to successfully deliver procurement business plans and achieve optimal outcomes from procurement activity.
Apply the procurement governance and risk management framework to monitor compliance, manage risk and improve procurement activity and performance.
Lead procurement activities,



including negotiations on high impact, complex supply arrangements and contract issues to deliver better category outcomes.
Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurementto encourage cutting-edge practices and support delivery of business and policy directions.
Develop and implement procurement plans and strategies to meet business needs, enhance stakeholder engagement, and challenge and motivate providers to optimise service outcomes.
Skills & Experience
8+ years experience in a commercial procurement role
Extensive experience managing large enterprises and stakeholders, large spend and complex business categories.
Tertiary level qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through practical experience.
Culture
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to our people's development so the people of NSW can thrive
About the Company
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive.
We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities.
Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
For more information about icare visit our
website
icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current Current Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.

📌 Senior Category Manager (Australia)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Australia