- Manage the suppliers’ portfolio by developing a category strategy that meets regional and global business objectives
- Actively source, assess, and qualify potential suppliers
- Collate and optimise demand
- Set up contractual agreements and analyse and report on Spend Management
- Lead tendering processes through disciplined RFI/RFQ sourcing processes
- Create RFQ packages, release them to market, review supplier responses, and provide recommendations
- Identify risks and opportunities
- Influence design and/or specifications to generate additional savings
- Propose negotiation strategies and lead negotiations
- Coordinate final decisions and execute procurement contracts
- Support supply chain processes by managing supplier performance and key project stakeholders
- Interact with suppliers and review and analyse supplier quotes and proposals
- Assess timeframes and associated risks and optimise purchased items through consolidation

Requirements

- Technical/Engineering/Business degree and/or demonstrated experience in a relevant discipline
- Ideally have 5+ years Procurement experience or Strategic Sourcing
- Experience in Procurement, Contract Management or Commercial experience
- Experience working in a complex Project environment
- Experience working within a large organisation and dealing with all levels of management
- Experience in negotiating and managing contract spends of up to $50M per annum
- Ability to develop solid relationship with internal stakeholders and influence decisions




- Recognised professional accreditation (CIPS, EIPM, RICS or equivalent)
- Strong skill base in IT productivity tools such as Office and Excel
- High levels of responsiveness and internal customer focus
- Australian citizenship
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate Defence security clearance
- Compliance with applicable Australian Defence Trade Controls Act requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, with a strong focus on contract management, supplier performance, and negotiation strategies. Proven ability to develop category strategies that align with business objectives while managing complex project environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Procurement Experience
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Negotiation Skills
- Supplier Performance Management

Hard Skills

- Category Strategy Development
- Spend Management Analysis
- RFI/RFQ Sourcing Processes
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Assessment
- Supplier Qualification
- Project Management
- Cost Optimization

Soft Skills

- Relationship Building
- Influencing Decisions
- Customer Focus
- Responsiveness

Certifications & Qualifications

- CIPS
- EIPM
- RICS

Industry Keywords

- Australian Defence Trade Controls Act
- Defence Security Clearance
- Commercial Experience
- Large Organisation Experience

Tools & Technologies

- IT Productivity Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Excel

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📌 ISIT Category Manager (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne