Procurement Category Manager

About the role

ABN Group, a builder of more than 100,000 homes in Western Australia and Victoria, is looking for a Procurement Category Manager in Perth. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will lead the end-to-end procurement process across a portfolio of building products, subcontractors and key spend categories, shaping category strategy, driving commercial outcomes and strengthening supplier partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned with the Group's commercial objectives and growth plans.
• Use spend analysis, demand insights, market research and cost drivers to identify value opportunities and inform sourcing decisions.
• Research and map supply markets to understand supplier capability, capacity, risk, innovation and alternative sourcing options.
• Lead competitive sourcing, including market engagement, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluation, due diligence and supplier selection.
• Develop and manage complex commercial contracts with appropriate risk allocation and supplier accountability.
• Negotiate and establish long-term supplier agreements balancing total cost, quality, service, capacity and strategic fit.
• Influence stakeholders across operations, commercial, finance and construction to improve whole-of-life value.
• Track sourcing benefits and help mature the Group's procurement and supply chain capability.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, category management or a related commercial discipline, managing significant spend portfolios.
• Proven ability to deliver category or sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings and commercial value.
• Experience in construction, building products, manufacturing, property or another complex supply environment is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification in Economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related discipline; MBA, postgraduate qualifications or procurement credentials are highly regarded.

Required skills

• Spend and market analysis, competitive sourcing, supplier evaluation and benefits delivery.
• Exceptional negotiation and contracting capability, including complex, long-term supplier agreements.
• Risk identification and mitigation, including supplier capability beyond price.
• Stakeholder management and the ability to influence leaders across functions.

What we offer

• In-house discounts through the Group's brands, suppliers and a discount hub.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs and access to discounted private health insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and paid parental leave for primary and non-primary carers.