Category Manager

Lead strategic sourcing and category management across diverse spend portfolios.

Drive value optimisation, sustainability, and supplier performance.

Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.

Base salary range: $134,288 – $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About The Area

The Finance Division supports the stewardship of the University’s finances through strategic advice, financial frameworks, procurement, investment management, and oversight of financial and HR operations. It operates through three core pillars: Financial Compliance, Financial Performance, and Procurement. The Procurement team plays a vital role in enabling value-driven purchasing decisions and supporting stakeholders across the University

About The Opportunity

• Lead the development and execution of category plans that deliver cost reduction, resilience, and sustainability.
• Manage strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships to optimise value.
• Provide high-level procurement advice and support to stakeholders across the University.

About You

• Relevant post graduate qualification, MCIPS accreditation or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, value optimisation, contract management activities across diverse commodities, and the ability to strategically assess category opportunities and risks.
• Extensive management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, projects and resources.
• Extensive commercial acumen with the proven ability to negotiate commercial contracts resulting in optimized value and risk positions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate, collaborate and provide advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
• Position description:  PD - Category Manager (521392).pdf
• To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Gillespie at emma.gillespie@uwa.edu.au

How To Apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

• Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 9 October 2025
• This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
• Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.