Senior Category Manager, Service Delivery

Greater Western Water

. Develop and implement category, sourcing and supplier strategies aligned with business objectives and value-for-money outcomes .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeFootscray • AustraliaSenior💰 A$185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement, with a strong focus on delivering value and improving supplier performance. Proven ability to lead complex procurement activities and build effective partnerships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementCommercial Acumen

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Hard Skills

ProcurementMarket EngagementContract FinalisationPerformance ImprovementCost SavingsAnalytical SkillsRisk ManagementValue DeliveryGovernanceOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsStakeholder EngagementLeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in BusinessDegree in ProcurementDegree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainInfrastructureOperational ServicesMaintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement category, sourcing and supplier strategies aligned with business objectives and value-for-money outcomes
Lead complex end-to-end procurement activities, including market engagement, evaluation, negotiation and contract finalisation
Provide strategic commercial advice on procurement, contracts, supplier performance and market opportunities
Drive operational efficiencies, cost savings and supplier performance improvements
Build partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
Lead continuous improvement initiatives strengthening procurement capability, governance and value delivery
Report to the Head of Procurement & Property
Support the delivery of operational services across Greater Western Water’s service area

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management and procurement within operational, maintenance, supply chain or infrastructure environments
Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex contracts and commercial agreements
Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies that deliver value, reduce risk and improve performance
Strong analytical, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience managing supplier relationships and driving performance outcomes
Degree qualification in Business, Procurement, Engineering or a related discipline, or significant relevant experience
Successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter no more than 1 page

Benefits

Comp & perks

Balance of on-site and WFH
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
Eligible full-time employees may access additional Work Life Balance Days, subject to eligibility criteria
Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office