Mars Recruitment are parterning with a leading service‐based organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for an initial 4‐month contract, with possibility for extension.
This role suits a commercially sharp procurement professional who can step in immediately and take ownership of end‐to‐end procurement across a diverse category portfolio, with a strong focus on contract negotiation.
Key Responsibilities: Category planning that optimises cost, performance and risk Manage contract negotiations and esnure approvals are managed correctly Spend and market analysis to inform sourcing strategies Lead RFI/RFP processes, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations Formulate and manage contracts, schedules and supplier KPIs Maintain preferred supplier registers and contract management systems Champion P2P compliance, coach stakeholders and convert PRs to POs Drive continuous improvement,



standardisation and procurement innovation Build robust relationships across the organisation and lead cross‐functional delivery Key Requirements: 5+ years' generalist procurement experience Strong sourcing, negotiation and contract management capability Experience managing multi‐million‐dollar categories Ability to coach stakeholders and lead cross‐functional teams Solid understanding of P2P processes and procurement systems Commercial acumen, analytical strength and strategic thinking Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) CIPSA/CIPS qualification (desirable) The role offers free on-site parking and hybrid work arrangements.
Only immediately available candidates will be considered.
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📌 Procurement Category Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Sydney