Category Manager

Talent International is currently recruiting a Category Manager to work for the NSW Government, based in Parramatta. This position is a contract role for 3 months initially, with a view to be extended , and the role pays $720 per day + Super.

7 hours a day / 35 hours a week

About the Role

You will lead the strategic planning, sourcing, and lifecycle management of procurement arrangements across indirect categories such as travel, towing, and contract administration.

The role involves partnering with internal stakeholders to develop category strategies, drive value for money, and ensure procurement outcomes align with NSW public sector policies and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management strategies to deliver strong commercial outcomes.
• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities across assigned categories.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to internal stakeholders across the organisation.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract performance, and negotiations.
• Identify and manage procurement risks while ensuring compliance with public sector procurement policies.
• Maintain clear documentation to support probity, governance, and audit requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in category management, procurement, or contract management.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks (NSW Government experience highly regarded).
• Experience managing end-to-end sourcing processes and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and risk management capability.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Additional Information

• Category portfolio focuses on indirect procurement categories (not ICT).
• Opportunity to work with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Team is currently going through a period of transformation and change.
• Flexible working arrangements available (3-4 days in the office).

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.