Category Manager - Technology Workforce

About the role

Coles Group's Procurement team specialises in reducing cost and risk across its supply base, partnering with suppliers to deliver sustainable value. As Category Manager - Technology Workforce you will support the Procurement team and shape how it partners with technology suppliers across Coles Group. You will lead strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations across technology consulting, professional services and workforce arrangements, working closely with Technology leaders and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across complex technology services portfolios, aligning sourcing decisions with business priorities.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance, accountability and long-term value.
• Lead competitive sourcing processes, including RFPs, supplier evaluations, tendering and complex commercial negotiations.
• Partner with senior Technology stakeholders, challenging supplier selection, demand, scope and commercial decisions.
• Identify opportunities to optimise costs, resource models, supplier performance and commercial arrangements across the enterprise.
• Balance competing priorities and manage multiple sourcing initiatives while maintaining strong commercial governance.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in technology procurement, category management or third-party workforce services within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies across complex service portfolios, delivering measurable commercial value.
• Experience managing strategic technology partners, supplier performance and commercial negotiations.
• Experience leading competitive sourcing, including RFPs, tendering, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to challenge senior Technology leaders in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Hybrid working options.
• Gym facility, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket and fooderie hub.
• 5% discount on supermarket and liquor purchases, with occasional 10% double discounts and member-only deals.
• Digital recognition platform with points redeemable for gifts and gift cards.
• Career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave for permanent team members.
• Annual team member share plan with pre-tax salary sacrifice option.