Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services & Contingent Labour

Job title : Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services & Contingent Labour
Location : Brisbane
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1673677
Are you an experienced Procurement Category Manager looking to take ownership of high-value, business-critical categories? We’re searching for a strategic, relationship-driven professional to lead our Professional Services and Contingent Labour categories, driving commercial value, supplier performance, and best-practice sourcing across the organisation.

About the Role
In this role, you’ll lead end-to-end category management, develop long-term sourcing strategies, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement outcomes align with business priorities. You’ll own key supplier relationships, optimise spend, and deliver innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio including consulting, legal, finance, HR, labour hire, and contracted workforce solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute category strategies for Professional Services and Contingent Labour.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, tendering, negotiation, and contract management.
  • Build strong internal stakeholder relationships to influence and guide procurement decisions.
  • Manage and review supplier performance, ensuring high service standards and continuous improvement.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance value across the categories.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, frameworks, and governance requirements.
About You
  • Proven experience as a Category Manager or Senior Procurement Specialist.
  • Strong background managing Professional Services and/or Contingent Labour categories.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and business partnering abilities.
  • Confident negotiator with sound commercial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
To apply please hit 'apply now' or email Liam Scott at lscott@sharpandcarter.com.au