Category Manager

Macquarie University

North Ryde, Australia
Base: $142,838 - $150,860 py; benefits: 17% super ...
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Data-driven procurement strategies
Complex contract negotiations
Supplier relationship management
** Macquarie University is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts, ensuring efficient acquisition and management of the University’s spending. The role involves developing data-driven procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with senior leaders to enhance operational excellence. **

Job Summary

  • Partner with senior leaders across faculties and professional services to understand their needs, shape procurement strategies, and lead sourcing activities that deliver measurable cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
  • The Category Manager is responsible for the efficient acquisition, management, and procurement of the University's spend, ensuring compliance with the ProcureRight Framework while championing innovative practices and process improvements.
  • Macquarie University offers a vibrant community, ranks amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, and provides fabulous staff benefits including flexible, hybrid work arrangements and 17% Superannuation.

Matching Summary

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** Macquarie University is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts, ensuring efficient acquisition and management of the University’s spending. The role involves developing data-driven procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with senior leaders to enhance operational excellence. **

Salary

Base: $142,838 - $150,860 per annum; Benefits: 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data-driven procurement strategies
  • Complex contract negotiations
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Procurement policy and process improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Challenging the status quo
  • Innovative solutions
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Commercial acumen

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and/or extensive proven experience
  • Extensive experience developing data-driven procurement strategies
  • Expert knowledge of commercial drivers and risk mitigation
  • Expert-level analytical and conceptual skills
  • Demonstrated capability to influence stakeholders and facilitate change

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