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Category Manager - Professional Services

Melbourne Temporary AU$80 - AU$85 per hour Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As a Category Manager - Professional Services, you will oversee procurement activities to manage category strategies, predominantly IT and supplier relationships effectively. This temporary position is based in Melbourne's South East.
  • 6 month contract for a Category Manager - Professional Services, IT slant.
  • Purpose led organisation mid transformation., 3 days on site.

About Our Client

Our client is a purpose driven organisation going through a transformation.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement category management strategies to optimise procurement processes.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost-effective services.
  • Analyse market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements to meet organisational objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant procurement policies and regulations.
  • Monitor category performance and provide regular reporting to management.
  • Drive cost savings and value creation initiatives within the professional services category.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Category Manager - Professional Services should have:

  • Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • Strong experience in category management within professional services, ideally string in IT.
  • Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts effectively.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and supplier performance.
  • Knowledge of procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

  • Hourly rate of $80 - $85 + super.
  • Temporary position offering flexibility and valuable experience.
  • 3 days on site



If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. apply to move forward in your career.

Contact
Alex Bennett
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7068635
Phone number
+(61) 405063564

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Category Manager
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Alex Bennett
Consultant phone
+(61) 405063564
Job Reference
JN-072026-7068635
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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