Join one of Australia's most diverse and dynamic procurement environments

At The Star Entertainment Group, our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations. Across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney, we operate world-class hospitality, entertainment and leisure precincts, including award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars and gaming venues that welcome millions of guests every year.

As we continue to strengthen our commercial capabilities and procurement maturity, we are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Category Manager to join our Procurement & Supply Chain team.

This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic business decisions, unlock value across a diverse supplier portfolio and help shape the future of procurement within one of Australia's most recognisable entertainment and hospitality brands.

About the role

You will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies that drive sustainable value across The Star's operations.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, managing complex supplier relationships and delivering measurable commercial outcomes through effective procurement and contract management.

Operating in a fast-paced and highly diverse environment, you will balance commercial performance, service excellence, risk management and supplier innovation to support business objectives.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and execute category strategies aligned to organisational goals and procurement priorities.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market analysis, RFx processes, commercial evaluations and contract negotiations.
- Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings, cost avoidance and value creation opportunities.
- Establish and manage procurement pipelines across assigned categories.
- Drive supplier relationship management activities,



including performance reviews, governance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support business stakeholders with market insights, commercial advice and procurement best practice.
- Manage contract renewals, supplier performance, risk mitigation and compliance obligations.
- Partner with suppliers to identify innovation, sustainability and operational improvement opportunities.
- Monitor industry trends, supply market dynamics and emerging risks to ensure category strategies remain relevant and competitive.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of procurement capability, governance and process improvement across The Star.

About you

You are a strategic procurement professional who combines strong commercial acumen with exceptional relationship-building skills.

You thrive in complex environments, enjoy influencing stakeholders, and have a proven ability to deliver tangible business outcomes through effective category and supplier management.

You will bring

- Demonstrated experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing or Procurement within a complex organisation.
- Solid commercial negotiation and contract management capability.
- Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies that deliver measurable value.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all organisational levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability,



supported by a data-driven approach.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline (preferred).
- MCIPS, CIPS or equivalent procurement qualifications are highly regarded.

Why join The Star?

At The Star, you'll have the opportunity to influence high-value spend categories across one of Australia's most diverse operating environments, while working alongside passionate and talented professionals committed to continuous improvement and commercial excellence.

You'll also enjoy

- Complimentary meals on site every day
- Discounted parking and transport options
- Up to 30% discounts across our hotels, restaurants and accommodation
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Lifestyle benefits including retail, fitness and wellbeing discounts
- Flexible working options that support work-life balance
- A diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Our culture

At The Star, we believe diversity, inclusion and authenticity create better outcomes for our guests, our team members and our communities.

Our values guide everything we do:

Build Memorable Connections. Own It. Lead with Integrity. Take Good Care.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to succeed.

Please note: Employment is subject to satisfactory background and regulatory checks and ongoing compliance requirements.

It's your time to SHINE.

If you're passionate about delivering commercial value, building strategic supplier partnerships and contributing to a high-performing procurement function, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of procurement at The Star.

📌 Category Manager (Sydney)
🏢 The Star Entertainment Group
📍 Sydney