Category Manager - Networks

About the role

The Category Manager - Networks reports to the Head of Network Procurement within the Procurement Team. You will work collaboratively to manage commercial engagements and drive value for the TPG Telecom Networks team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of vendors and their engagements across the Network portfolio, working closely with business owners to deliver optimal value.
• Identify and manage savings and cost reduction initiatives without compromising business objectives, quality or service scope.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors and maintain ethical standards.
• Manage RFx processes, negotiations and contract conclusions with suppliers, working with Legal and internal stakeholders.
• Review vendor arrangements regularly to ensure contractual obligations are met and disputes are resolved through the governance process.
• Maintain a consolidated vendor base, leverage scale and value, and manage non-performing or redundant vendors.
• Evaluate potential future suppliers for inclusion in future RFx processes.
• Review and approve purchase requisitions within certain categories so orders comply with supplier agreements.
• Support vendor transitions into or out of TPG and implement category strategies across business areas and spend categories.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives and systems improvements.

Required profile

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with procurement experience in the telecoms industry.
• Proven ability to lead complex RFx processes; category management experience desirable.
• Commercial degree qualified or equivalent desirable; engineering or field experience desirable.
• Experience managing complex supplier contracts and supplier performance.
• Track record of delivering against demanding targets, with focus on cost savings, cost avoidance and working capital improvement.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and present to senior management and executives.

Required skills

• Sound understanding of purchasing policies and processes.
• ERP and P2P solution experience; Oracle preferred.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid way of working (home and office).
• A free mobile plan and a free high-speed NBN plan (up to 500 Mbps).
• Additional leave each year.
• Access to the TPG Learning Hub and internal development opportunities.
• Corporate partner discounts.