Troocoo is proud to partner with a leading organisation to recruit a Category Lead within their Group Procurement team. This role sits within a broader procurement transformation and will support the development and execution of sub-category strategies across a diverse portfolio, including technology and corporate services.

This is a hands-on role where you will lead end-to-end sourcing, support strategic supplier performance, and partner closely with the business to deliver commercial value, mitigate risk, and achieve sustainable supply outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of sub-category strategies that deliver measurable commercial outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term value.
• Own and drive complex, high-value end-to-end sourcing initiatives from market engagement through to negotiation and contract execution.
• Conduct advanced spend analytics, supply market analysis, and total cost of ownership modelling to unlock cost reduction, demand optimisation, and standardisation opportunities.
• Identify, quantify, and actively manage commercial, operational, and supplier risk across assigned categories.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations, establish clear performance frameworks, and drive accountability against agreed KPIs.
• Act as a senior procurement advisor to business leaders, challenging requirements where necessary and ensuring strong commercial governance.
• Maintain strict probity, compliance, and adherence to regulatory and financial delegation frameworks.
• Contribute to the ongoing uplift of procurement capability, frameworks, and transformation initiatives.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management or commercial procurement within complex, regulated environments.
• Proven track record of leading high-value, high-risk sourcing initiatives delivering measurable cost savings and commercial outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data, model total cost of ownership, and build compelling business cases.
• Advanced negotiation capability with demonstrated success in managing complex supplier negotiations and contract outcomes.
• Deep understanding of procurement governance, probity, and risk management frameworks.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and operating as a trusted commercial advisor to business leaders.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable category strategies.

Apply Now:

Click Apply, or contact Hayley Wilson, Principal Consultant – Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain, at hayley.wilson@troocoo.com or 0407 447 248 for a confidential discussion.

We welcome applications from candidates with full Australian working rights who are currently based in Australia, as local market knowledge and on-site stakeholder engagement are essential for success in this role.