Category Manager, Defence Maritime Supply Chain

Our client is seeking an experienced Category Manager to support complex and high-value Defence Maritime programs, delivering critical supply chain and procurement outcomes across a broad and diverse portfolio. This role operates within a secure Defence environment and requires ongoing access to Defence systems, information and stakeholders.

The Category Manager will play a key role in managing, remediating and optimising existing standing offer contracts while leading the development and implementation of new category management procurement activities. An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential for this position and must be held at the time of application.
Key responsibilities

• Manage and remediate a large suite of existing standing offer contracts, ensuring full compliance with Defence program requirements, governance frameworks and procurement policy
• Lead the development of multiple category management procurement activities, including detailed market analysis, supply chain capability assessments and risk evaluations
• Develop and document category strategies that align with Defence procurement connected policy and operational objectives
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, including liability risk analysis, in accordance with Defence standards
• Develop and implement new category management approaches to support long-term Defence capability outcomes
• Provide subject matter expertise on category management, contract performance and supply chain optimisation within a Defence context
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Defence stakeholders, industry partners and internal teams to drive successful program outcomes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across Defence supply chain and procurement activities
  Essential requirements
• Minimum Advanced Diploma of Procurement and Contracting or equivalent qualification
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply professional membership highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain category management and procurement policy, preferably within Defence
• Defence experience preferred and highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Proven experience managing complex contracts and working with ERP systems
• Australian Citizenship is mandatory due to Defence security requirements
• An active Baseline Security Clearance is essential and must be maintained throughout the contract
• Applications without Australian Citizenship and an active Baseline Security Clearance will not be considered
  Defence disclaimer
• This role operates in a secure Defence environment; ongoing eligibility to hold a Baseline Security Clearance is a mandatory condition of employment
  Location
• Sydney
  Weekly hours
  * 40