Base: $142,838 - $150,860 py; benefits: 17% super ...
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Data-driven procurement strategies
Complex contract negotiations
Supplier relationship management
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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.
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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.
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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