Senior Manager, Category Management

• Coach and develop high-performing procurement professionals

• Technology and professional services category experience will be highly regarded

• Full-time continuing opportunity at Adelaide University

• Salary range: $135,226 - $144,672 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it's a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia's future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Postgraduate qualifications in procurement, business, commerce or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education

• Extensive experience managing complex procurement categories and strategic sourcing initiatives in a large or complex organisation

• Proven ability to translate organisational priorities and market insights into category strategies that deliver measurable commercial value, service and outcomes

• Strong executive stakeholder engagement, supplier relationship management and negotiation and influencing skills

• Substantial leadership experience in procurement or category management, including coaching and developing high-performing procurement professionals

• Sound experience managing procurement risk, governance and compliance while enabling timely, commercially pragmatic decisions

• Experience leading technology and professional services categories will be highly regarded

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University, Tirkangkaku is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Launch your future with Adelaide University, Tirkangkaku now!

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

• your current CV

• a cover letter

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