• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing - commencing from 24 February 2025
• HEW 10 $142,074 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Position overview

The Senior Manager, Category Management provides visible leadership of a team of (currently 3) professional roles and is responsible for the achievement of results for the team’s services and activities and the development and implementation of category management strategies and governance frameworks. The role manages the integration of activities within a function and collaborates across multiple practices and processes to achieve the engagement of a network of stakeholders with different contributions. The role is actively involved in and concerned with the influencing of others to achieve outcomes in alignment with university strategies and goals and drives changes which improve operational policies, practices and methods.

As a Senior Manager, Category Management you will:

• Develop stakeholder focused category strategies, designed to maximise procurement leverage and ensure the delivery of measurable, fit for purpose procurement outcomes.
• Provide category management expertise, to ensure timely procurement engagement and delivery across the sourcing process.
• Develop supplier benchmarking and scorecards for monitoring and measuring both vendor and contract performance.
• Work closely with university departments to understand their needs and requirements. Provide support for procurement activities and ensure alignment with category strategies.
• Ensure procurement activities and category management practices adhere to university policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Assist in audits and compliance reviews.        

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant procurement experience
• Strong understanding of category management strategies, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing procurement category management strategies and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, contract management software, and data analysis tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Here's how to apply: 

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Williams (Director, Procurement Strategy and Enablement) on lisa.williams@deakin.edu.au   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Manager, Category Management _HEW 10.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5 January 2025.

The university will be closed from 23 December until 2 January 2025 and applications will be reviewed after this date.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.