AddressVentia now have a growth opportunity for a Category Manager to join our Procurement team in a full-time permanent role based in Sydney.
Do you have a strong IT Category Management background with demonstrated achievements in developing and implementing category strategies, significant software and outsourced service provider negotiations, managing vendor performance under existing contractual arrangements and establishing and managing IT hardware suppliers? This position will see the successful candidate contributing to the strategic direction and growth of the Ventia business.
Benefits
- Attractive salary package with access to employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Be surrounded by a respectful, supportive, and tenured team, as well as a manager who is focused on your professional growth and development.
- Opportunity to excel your career with growth in the procurement team with access to internal career opportunities across the bigger Ventia organisation.
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program.
What you'll do:
- Deep understanding of financial, commercial, and regulatory cost drivers providing advice on the business implications of costs/ benefits to ensure the outcomes are aligned to the organisation's strategic goals
- Influencing and mobilising key stakeholders to deliver impactful change
- Use initiative, industry knowledge and best practice concepts to develop and execute category and sourcing plans
- Support bid teams and the acquisition of new business through the provision of effective and current outline agreements, rate cards and contracts
- Overall spend controlled and managed under contract
What we are looking for:
- MUST have experience as a category management in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector
- Possesses extensive knowledge of the category including industry players, emerging trends, and competitive strategies
- Confident to present to senior internal stakeholders and external regulator
- Understanding of strategic drivers and how to link to goals and performance in the business
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.
No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it. Making infrastructure work for our communities is at the heart of who we are and it's what unites and excites us.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
If you are looking to expand your career with a business that rewards and values its employees, please apply below by clicking on the apply now button or contact Maddie on 0459208541 if you require additional information.
Position Reference Number: 157514
Job Segment: Procurement, Law, Manager, Marketing, Operations, Legal, Management
