Procurement Category Manager

About the role

Repurpose It, a leader in the circular economy that recovers resources from construction, demolition, excavation, infrastructure and council organics projects, has created a new Procurement Category Manager position. Reporting to the EGM Assets & Capital Delivery, the role builds procurement capability, sourcing frameworks and supplier strategies to support a national growth and capital investment program. The role works closely with executive leaders, finance, engineering, fleet and operational teams, and is based at Essendon Fields with regular travel to operational and project sites.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies across plant, fleet, equipment, fuel, MRO and contracted services
• Lead end-to-end sourcing, tendering and contract negotiation activities
• Deliver procurement savings through supplier optimisation and commercial improvement initiatives
• Establish supplier performance and contract management frameworks
• Provide commercial advice and procurement leadership to key stakeholders
• Develop procurement governance, reporting and sourcing standards
• Support major capital projects through strategic supplier engagement and market analysis

Required profile

• Significant procurement and category management experience
• Demonstrated success delivering procurement savings and commercial outcomes
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, utilities, waste, mining or similar asset-intensive industries
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline
• CIPS or equivalent professional procurement accreditation highly regarded

Required skills

• Sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation and supplier management
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

• The chance to build a procurement function from the ground up
• Exposure to executive decision makers and major capital projects
• Significant influence across supplier, sourcing and contract strategies
• Career development in a growing national organisation
• Stable long-term employment with a purpose-led business

To apply, use the Apply Now button on the listing. Screening checks such as reference checks, right-to-work verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment medical assessment may be required.